Today was exciting. Our x-ray diffraction pattern was used on a cryo lysozyme crystal and input into HKL 2000. This program was used to get a 3- D data set of the crystal. With the information, we created an electron dot configuration and further created our "protein picture" from work we had all done. Additionally, all our crystals have been doing well. The researchers are all relatively impressed with us and willing to share a multitude of techniques. Next week, we will be working with PCR, and Western blot analysis and learning more about DNA shuffling so we can share our FIRST-HAND knowledge with our students regarding these currciulum topics. I know that when I convey learning to my students based upon my personal field experience, they always do well because I have examples, activities and enthusiasm for the subject. I only wish this could go on longer since there is so much I would like to learn!
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