Preparing a Halanaerobium Hydrogeniformans Vector
Department
Chemistry
Major
Chemistry
Research Advisor
Shannon, Katie
Advisor's Department
Biological Sciences
Abstract
Halanaerobium Hydrogeniformans is an extremophile hydrogen producing bacteria. The ability to harness this hydrogen production would be extremely useful in the creation of a hydrogen biofuel. It would be most useful to study the hydrogen producing characteristics in inexpensive and easily grown bacteria, in this case yeast. E. Coli was used as an intermediate bacteria between the Hydrogen bug and yeast. Growth conditions were examined between H. Hydrogeniformans and E. Coli. A genetic sequence from the extremophile was chosen for removal, and an intermediate vector was in the process of development.
Biography
Kirsten Kelly is a Senior in Chemistry. She is planning on graduating in December 2016, and attending graduate school.
Research Category
Research Proposals
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Document Type
Poster
Location
Upper Atrium/Hallway
Presentation Date
11 Apr 2016, 9:00 am - 11:45 am
Preparing a Halanaerobium Hydrogeniformans Vector
Upper Atrium/Hallway
Halanaerobium Hydrogeniformans is an extremophile hydrogen producing bacteria. The ability to harness this hydrogen production would be extremely useful in the creation of a hydrogen biofuel. It would be most useful to study the hydrogen producing characteristics in inexpensive and easily grown bacteria, in this case yeast. E. Coli was used as an intermediate bacteria between the Hydrogen bug and yeast. Growth conditions were examined between H. Hydrogeniformans and E. Coli. A genetic sequence from the extremophile was chosen for removal, and an intermediate vector was in the process of development.
