CRISPR
Cas9
Hydrogels absorb large amounts of what molecule?
Water
What does the mRNA in COVID vaccines encode for?
Spike Protein
What university do I attend?
MIT
What type of RNA is complementary to the DNA of interest and is used to “program” the CRISPR system enzyme?
gRNA or crRNA
What type of molecule is a hydrogel composed of?
What is a molecule that stimulates the immune system called?
Antigen
Where is my hometown?
Hawaii
What type of organism did CRISPR-Cas originate in?
Bacteria
Name one use of hydrogels that we discussed.
Agriculture, diapers, contact lenses, artifical organs
Name one advantage of mRNA vaccines over traditional vaccines.
What is my major (area of study) at my university?
Biological Engineering
What type of repair mechanism is error-prone but quick?
Non Homologous End Joining
What is the mesh size of a hydrogel?
Distance between cross-links between polymers
What type of cell produces antibodies in humans?
What pet did I use to have (that I mentioned in my fun fact)?
Octopus
What type of repair is needed to create specific mutations?
Homology Directed Repair
Name one way to make firmer hydrogels using sodium alginate and CaCl2.
Higher concentration of CaCl2, Longer soaking time
What component of lipid nano particles allows mRNA to enter the cell?
Ionizable lipids
How old am I?
20