There were many things I learned in Introduction to Immunology this semester that came together with my other classes to improve my understanding of biological functions. The first that comes to mind is the role that organs serve in the immune system. I’ve learned many times over where the thymus, bone marrow and spleen are,…
Immunology – IgM Drawing
IgM, as drawn above, is a quaternary protein consisting of two identical heavy chains and two identical light chains. Within each chain are variable and constant regions. The Fragment-antibody region includes the heavy and light chain, and the N-terminal tips. The N-terminal tips are involved in antigen binding and give the receptor its specificity and…
Immunology – -mab Drug Assignment
Monoclonal Antibodies and Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and unpredictable autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system. In those affected, the immune system sends T-cells that attack the brain and spinal cord, leading to inflammation and the demyelination of the nerve cells’ myelin sheath. MS also damages nerve cell bodies…
Genetics WA5 – Popular Press Article
The article I have selected for this assignment is “A mystery writer planned to retire. Now she’s leading a team of genetic detectives – and giving murder victims back their names,” published by The Guardian on July 13th, 2024. The article focuses on Margret Press, a retired linguist, computer programmer and author. Following her retirement,…
Genetics WA4 – Article Review
In the article Use of CAR-Transduced Natural Killer Cells in CD19-Positive Lymphoid Tumors, published in 2020, cord blood was used as a source of lymphocyte cells as a treatment for a specific cancer type. The cancer type targeted were CD19-positive cancers, like non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) or chronic lymphocytic leukemia [CLL] (Enli, Liu. Et al., 2020)….
Genetics WA3 – Citation
Enli, Liu. Et al. Use of CAR-transduced natural killer cells in CD19-positive lymphoid tumors. New England Journal of Medicine; https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1910607 (2020).
Genetics WA2 – Article Types
A primary article is a written report detailing new research findings. It is an original report, written by the researchers themselves and is considered a primary source for the topics it entails. A primary article will typically include sections for an introduction, methods of research, results, discussion and references. These articles will be peer-reviewed by…
Genetics WA1 – Personal Statement
As the eldest daughter to a young single mother, I came out of my youth with strong a determination for who I wanted to be. Quite a few of my defining childhood moments centered around our local hospital. It was where I met my little sister for the first time, and then my little brother…