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San Diego, California United States
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I'm a student at UC Berkeley, studying Molecular Cell Biology, and Bioengineering. My current research involves the study of Neurospora crassa as a model organization for understanding the degradation of lignocellulosic matter. Currently I'm seeking to determine the structure and function of a hypothetical protein identified by gene sequencing of the organism.
Previously, I investigated the mechanism of action of naturally derived substances common in the diets of Eastern and Indian cultures [i.e. Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), antioxidant flavonoid derived from green tea] on the metabolic activity of cancer tissues. This was investigated in view of the comparative disparity in preva...
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