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Digging Deeper, Branching Out

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Destiny Wadewitz

For the past two semesters, I have had the most amazing experience being involved in Biology Research. I had been interested in research in the past, but had never gained the courage to ask how to be a part of … Continue reading →

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The journey of Bacterial Identification continues…

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Diana Desai

Ben Bernanke, an economist at the Brookings Institute once said “the research itself provides an important long-run perspective on the issues that we face on a day-to-day basis.” While thinking about writing this blog, this quote reminded me of the … Continue reading →

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Cytochrome b Sequencing of Thomasomys

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Hannah Lantrip

I did not join in research at ACU until my senior year. Although I do wish I had gotten involved sooner, I am glad to have gained what experience I did and know that I will carry what I have … Continue reading →

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Identifying Bacteria Isolated from Sorcerer’s Cave

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Whitney Brantley

Editor’s Note: This blog was composed by Whitney Brantley and Claire Shudde through a research collaboration with Olivia Dahl and Stephanie Sariles. Whitney:  As a biology major at ACU, students are given several opportunities to get involved with the department. One … Continue reading →

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Recombination Activating Gene 1 Team

Posted on December 24, 2016 by Marissa Horne

Editor’s Note: This blog was composed through a research collaboration by Marissa Horne and Cameron Ludwig. Marissa Horne: The Abilene Christian University Biology Department caters to a host of professions. We, the students learning from these amazing professors, have been given the incredible … Continue reading →

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The Unknown in Sorcerer’s Cave

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Sam Studvick

Editor’s Note: Many of our students in ACU Biology Research work in teams composed of members with differing levels of experience. This blog was composed through a collaboration by Samantha Studvick (2nd year) and Kathy Le (1st semester) working together … Continue reading →

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Phylogenetic Analyses of Species in Thomasomys (Rodentia: Cricetidae)

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Jeremy Aymard

My research experience with the biology department has certainly been a memorable part of my time here at ACU. Starting in January, I jumped in on a project of Dr. Lee’s, a portion of which he delegated to Dr. Brokaw … Continue reading →

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Bat Research Class

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Kimberly Burt

I began research with Dr. Brokaw and Dr. Lee at the beginning of Fall 2013. They wanted to start an entirely new project with me, so a lot of the beginning stages were simply figuring out what to research. Our … Continue reading →

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Aeromonas and Research Tutors

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Kathryn Davis

In the last post I was about tell everyone how I got a third degree burn from making enchiladas and (this is embarrassing because I do microbiology research I should know better) how it got infected and I was out … Continue reading →

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Mentzelia and DNA

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Christian Hofsommer

During the last year, I’ve been doing research with Dr. Brokaw on the genetics of species in the genus Mentzelia. This research involves sequencing the DNA of these plants and looking for similarities and differences between multiple species in this … Continue reading →

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