Homework

Weekly homework submissions:

• Week 1 HW: Principles and Practices

  Important This page documents my idea for using synthetic biology to detect postpartum depression (PPD), and explores the governance and ethics around it. Synthetic Biology for Early Detection of Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common complications of childbirth, affecting roughly 10–20% of mothers worldwide, with a recent large meta-analysis estimating a global prevalence around 17%. Untreated PPD harms not only maternal health but also infant development, attachment, and long-term family well-being.

• Week 2 HW: How DNA read, write and edit

  Exploring how we can read, write, and edit DNA using modern molecular biology tools. Part 1: Benchling & In-silico Gel Art 1.1 Restriction digestion simulation Using Benchling, I simulated λ DNA digests with the following restriction enzymes: EcoRI, HindIII, BamHI, KpnI, EcoRV, SacI, and SalI.