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I. Basic Information
A. Your name
II. Old business
- Discussion of old research proposals
Did you find anything useful in the list of research proposals from previous classes? Which one(s)? Was comparing it/them to advice on
how to write a proposal helpful? The class discussion? Any issues or insights?
- Brenner et al (1961) - the experiment
Regarding Brenner et al (1961) and its companion, do you understand the three hypotheses they were trying to test? Do you understand the principle behind the density shift experiment(s) they performed?
- Problem Set 7, Problem 1
Any issues concerning the replication of the Belozersky & Spirin (1958) experiment in
Problem Set 7, Problem 1? Any issues understanding the implications of the experiment (the link to scenarios in Problem 1 may help)?
- Research proposal?
Progress? Problems?
III. Brenner et al (1961) - results
A. Have you gotten the full text of the article? If so, how far have you gotten in it (and its companion)?
B. Consider how comfortable you are with the following topics regarding these matters:
- The general outline of Riley and Pardee's experiment and its implications
- Interpretation of Figures 2 - 8 in Brenner et al
- Pulse-chase experiments
IV. Miscellaneous
Any other comments, questions, suggestions, or concerns you may have?
(nb. Issues concerning your proposal are always welcome)
Thanks!
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