Using Nature’s Toolbox…

Wild Photo Archives Posted February 2nd, 2016 Last updated February 2nd, 2016

Juniors Luke Navarro, Nikil Gogenini, Christian Gonzalez, and Samy Amkieh participated in an experiment with the newly-founded Biotechnology Club that involved the transfer of genes, which are coded for a luminescent pigment found in some jellyfish, to E. coli bacteria. This produced bacterial colonies that glowed in the dark. The club, which plans to host monthly biotechnology-focused experiments, is moderated by biology teacher Mrs. Amy Tassin.