Brandon Thomas Ciambruschini
The goal of this experiment was to determine if ants exhibited an immune response in specific target genes after being infected with fungal spores.Three ant colonies were infected with metarhizium fungal spores and left for 2,4, and 6 days. To analyze their transcription rates, target immunogenes were selected for analysis. RNA extraction of the samples was completed, cDNA was synthesized, and qPCR was conducted.
Major:
Biology
Exhibition Category:
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format:
Oral Presentation
Campus:
University Park
Faculty Sponsor:
David Hughes, Director
Poster Number:
26