Homework

Weekly homework submissions:

• Week 1 HW: Principles and Practices

  1. Early diagnostics trough microfluidics In current medical practice, prevention and early intervention are among the most effective strategies for improving health outcomes. However, in underserved regions such as the Peruvian Amazon, limited access to primary healthcare often leads to an accumulation of disease burden. Patients frequently seek medical attention only when symptoms have progressed to advanced or critical stages. In the region of Loreto, Perú, for example, widespread dependence on untreated river water exposes communities to persistent threats from pathogens, which can contribute to chronic malnutrition in children under five. Additionally, in remote and rural areas, the advanced laboratory infrastructure is scarce. In these contexts, delayed diagnosis is not just an inconvenience—it can be the difference between early treatment and a life-threatening outcome. Fast diagnostics save time, resources, and, most importantly, lives.

• Week 2 HW: DNA Read, Write, and Edit

  PART 1: Benchling & In-silico Gel Art First, I googled for the accession number of the Lambda phage full genome DNA sequence. I put “lambda dna sequence ncbi” in the google search box. The first result prompted this: After this, I signed into Benchling and created a new project named “HTGAA HOMEWORKS/WEEK 2 - PART 1: Benchling & In Silico Gel Art”. There I imported Lambda DNA using the accession number: GenBank: J02459.1