August 5, 2016
By: Susan Zheng
It’s the end of the program, but only the beginning of my scientific journey. In the past 8 weeks, I have made my first steps into research – and it’s been an amazing experience. During what felt like such a...
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July 31, 2016
By: Susan Zheng
Every week this summer, we had the opportunity to listen to esteemed Duke scientists share about their current research as well as their career paths. Not only was it fascinating to learn about the diverse projects they’ve dedicated their careers...
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July 24, 2016
By: Susan Zheng
Over the past 6 weeks, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve learned how to pipette the optimal mix of reagents to amplify DNA for PCR. I’ve learned how to clone DNA with a plasmid vector. I’ve learned how to perform ventricle resection...
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July 17, 2016
By: Susan Zheng
I really enjoyed hearing everyone give their chalk talks this week and learning just how diverse all of our projects are. From plant germination to genetic mutations, gene expression to viruses, each one of us is taking part in really interesting science....
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July 10, 2016
By: Susan Zheng
No day is the same working in the Poss Lab. Every day consists of new experiments to carry out, new things to learn, and new questions to ask. The first two weeks of lab largely consisted of shadowing my secondary...
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July 3, 2016
By: Susan Zheng
The Poss lab focuses on the concepts and mechanisms of regeneration in zebrafish. Zebrafish are a known animal model system for studying regeneration because of their remarkable ability to regenerate lost tissue after injury. Adult zebrafish are capable of regenerating...
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June 26, 2016
By: Susan Zheng
Ever since he was a kid, Principle Investigator, Dr. Ken Poss, has always had a love for biology and animals. Dr. Poss began his scientific career at Carleton College, a small school in Minnesota, where he studied biology. The first...
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June 19, 2016
By: Susan Zheng
A lot of words characterized my first week here: I was excited to begin my first real research experience. I was nervous that I would make tons of mistakes. I was appreciative for everything everyone has done so far –...
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