Numerous medications when used do not target a specific problem which results in the ineffectiveness of the medication. Our project focused on the preparation of site-specific ruthenacarborane molecules composed of ruthenium, an arene ring, and a carborane cluster all arranged as (arene)Ru(H2C2B9H9). Each part of the molecule has a specific function: the arene ring allows…
In recent genome sequencing studies, a de novo mutation in ZNF292 has been linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ZNF292, codes for zinc finger protein 292, and was recently discovered by Mirzaa et al. (2018). Mirzaa et al. found that ZNF292 is present in the brain during development, and that ZNF292 plays a role in…
At Agnes Scott College, first-years are given the privilege to go out of the campus for their Global class and expand on what they learned in class. While reading the letter that I wrote to myself at the beginning of the semester, I set goals to experience full global learning and have a better understanding…
Leadership is about being true to yourself while guiding yourself and others to a positive outcome or influence regardless of the consequences. Aung San Suu Kyi, daughter of General Aung San, who helped liberate Burma from the British in 1945, embodies that definition. She spoke against General U Ne Win’s military dictatorship and was under…
Structure and Function of X. Tropicalis The X. tropicalis ( Western clawed frog) inhabits the tropical and subtropical rainforests of Africa. It is a medium-sized frog with eyes positioned high on the head, have short limbs, and “fully webbed feet with horny like claws” (Tropical Fish Keeping). It is the only species in the Xenopus…
Being able to connect and build meaningful relationships is important to me. The five themes of talent based on the StrengthsQuest test themes in order were: restorative, relator, developer, empathy, and includer. Of the five strengths identified in my report, I would like for others to see that I have a relatable personality in me….
