Investigating the VNTR in the human Dopamine Transporter Gene (DAT1)

Szu-Yu Kuan

Previous research identified a highly polymorphic site between intron 6 and intron 8 of the human DAT1 gene. The experiment attempt to identify the cause of this polymorphism. A region in intron 8 has shown great difficulty to amplify even with multiple attempts with different DNA polymerase enzymes and various additives to improve the experiment. Isolating and sequencing the fragments from polyacrylamide gels are the next steps to analyze the site.

Major: 
Microbiology
Exhibition Category: 
Health and Life Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
David Vandenbergh
Location: 
Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Poster Number: 
133

Award Winner

Health and Life Sciences - First Place