Author: Theresa V

For my project I chose to focus on monoclonal antibodies, specifically on their use as therapeutics. This illustration shows the process of making monoclonal antibodies in the lab and how they can be used in the clinic to combat pathogens (in this case, a virus). These antibodies are an interesting …

For my project I focused on two different types of snake venom toxin (alpha and beta neurotoxins) that target the neuromuscular junction. Both of these toxins interfere with the process of muscle contraction, so the objective I’m addressing here is “Describe how a muscle contraction is induced”. Because my art …