Homework
Weekly homework submissions:
Week 1 HW: Principles and Practices
Project Proposal: “The Living Iris” - Smart Probiotic Contact Lenses 1. Application Description I propose developing “The Living Iris,” a bio-integrated contact lens that functions as a non-invasive, continuous glucose monitor. This project leverages the ocular microbiome by encapsulating engineered probiotics, such as Staphylococcus epidermidis (a common ocular commensal), within a specialized annular hydrogel.
Name: Negin Aghayan Topic: From Reading DNA to Designing Antibiotic Resistance Part 1 & 2: DNA Analysis and Gel Art 1.1. Virtual Digest of Lambda Phage DNA In this lab, I utilized Benchling to simulate a restriction digest of the Lambda DNA (48,502 bp). Lambda DNA is a classic substrate in molecular biology because its entire sequence is known, making it the perfect “map” for testing Type II restriction enzymes like EcoRI, HindIII, and BamHI. By simulating these digests, I visualized how specific palindromic sequences are recognized and cleaved, producing a unique “DNA fingerprint.”
Week 3: Lab Automation & Protest BioArt
- Artistic Concept: “Woman Life Freedom” This project is more than a laboratory exercise; it is a piece of Protest Art. It is dedicated to the current situation in Iran, where thousands of people have been killed or continue to face violence in the streets while fighting for their fundamental freedoms.