Week 10- Final

This final week was mostly spent working on my final paper and final presentation.  I also made more dsDNA targets to increase Sharp's stock.  One of my summer goals was to compare ssDNA and dsDNA target data, but there was not enough time to use the ssDNA targets I prepared.  Luckily, I will be returning in the fall as a Masters student, and will hopefully be able to continue on with this project. 

The internship was a great experience and wonderful opportunity to become familiar with the people and laboratories here, and I am excited to return!  I learned a lot of new molecular techniques such as extraction of DNA from environmental water samples, production of ds and ss DNA targets, and became familiar with the development and optimization of a complex biosensor.  It was also great to be able to work in an industrial setting, and see the perspective of industrial biology versus academia.  Thanks again! :)

-Vena