Syeda Maham Batool

if you've used references then they ought to be appropriately cited as usual, but there is no need to be adding background information. - Dr Chris Willmott

i'd ask the same question as faaiza :S - Syeda Maham Batool

Thank God past few days have been much more relaxed compared to the 1st semester and earlier weeks of secnd semester, i am sure everyone would agree. However, with easter break coming soon, the pressure is mounting for the May exams, which are going to be much challenging compared to semester 1 exams. with poster presentations being cancelled, that leaves us with yet another tuesday off, and that time i intend to utilise in doing the scientific report for #MB1031, which is going to be interesting :) - Syeda Maham Batool

#BS1009 - Syeda Maham Batool

thanks Jigishu, :) - Syeda Maham Batool

https://connect.le.ac.uk/studref... - Syeda Maham Batool

I think you answered it yourself :). A synapsis also known as a bivalent is when the homologous pairs align together in prophase I as the spindle fibres attach to the centromeres whereas crossing over is the swapping of genetic material which occurs afterwards at the chiasma between chromatids. - Arnold Gangaidzo

The second week of the semester has passed relatively quickly. Looking at the score now for #BS1011 assessment, the help session was definitely worth going to! The #MB1005 and #MB1004 tutorials are quite fun as I work best in groups. However, the #MB1031 report writing is going to be quite challenging. Looking forward to the #MB1005 practical today considering that the last one was really good and well explained. Hope everyone has had a good week so far! :) - Syeda Maham Batool

The first week of semester almost coming to end and looks like its been ages already looking at the work laod. Besides the timetable is really busy but cant complain, will have to get used to it. Today's 9-6 was really tiring. One thing however about this timetable would be quite positive in the sense that the hourly gaps in between the lectures would be useful to finish up on the notes from the lectures already done during the day so as they are still fresh in mind. The practical for #MB1005 was quite interesting, and I am unique just like everyone else :) quite literally as we learnt through the experiments and looking forward to the results of today's experiments as well as the #BS1009 from yesterday. This semester is going to be a lot more challenging compared to the last semester yet a lot more enjoyable due to exciting modules like Genes and Microbiology! Its just a matter of managing time more effictively and organising ourselves so as to met all the deadlines for the essays, presentations and reports ! Goodluck everyone ! - Syeda Maham Batool

Totally agree!...not only on this semester being extremely difficult yet interesting, but also the fact that you are very unique;-) - Mayank Patel from iPhone

Also is Proline a Polar (uncharged) amino acid or a Non-polar (Aliphatic)??? - Syeda Maham Batool

ohh thats great thankyou - Syeda Maham Batool

Within a Carbon Carbon double bond you have a sigma bond which acts like a single bond as well as a pi bond which is found above and below the sigma bond. This results in less mobility for the atoms. This links onto the orbital content we covered towards the end of #CH1070. - Arnold Gangaidzo

Away from you / into the paper / behind it / through it are all the same thing :] - Zainab Chaudhary

Let's aim for an even higher mark for #BS1011 :-) - Faaiza Museji

Well Done. - Neil Nathwani

congratulations :-) - Shubnum Razak

yeh, I will do that tomorrow, thanks... i hope that too :( - Syeda Maham Batool

This article relates to our module #CH1070. It shows how the successful analysis of aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids expands the MOA’s(Mars Organic Analyzer) capabilities in the detection of organic biomarker to these important classes of oxidized organic molecules. - Syeda Maham Batool

I havent seen one so far but try this http://ff.im/vdxds - Arnold Gangaidzo

Will do :) - Syeda Maham Batool

There are a lot of important things I have learnt during this term, an its hard to think of ONE most important thing, so I will mention a List of things I have learnt in order of their importance to me.. : 1. A positive attitude towards any task at hand. 2.Time management/organisation 3. Importance od constructive criticism, both by peers and teachers 4. Learn from mistakes and improve, and just improve a little bit each day. It will compound.5. Speaking infront of a group of people more confidently 6. Last but not the least... I ve learnt how to relax sometimes without feeling guilty :) - Syeda Maham Batool

I like number 3. I really get frustrated with making the same mistake over and over again and good feedback is the only way forward. - Arnold Gangaidzo

A very informative summary of Kreb's Cycle (Citric Acid cycle) which links in with Dr. Well's lectures in #BS1015. It describes the steps involved very precisely with the help of a detailed diagram. Must be checked ! - Syeda Maham Batool

Isn't it possible for you to swap the slides and drag them around just before you present it? - Arnold Gangaidzo

oh thanks Minelli *fingers crossed* and goodluck to you all :) - Syeda Maham Batool

I only referenced pictures and at the bottom of the slide which they are on, did you reference the text as well? - Arun Bahl

Yes I just spent over an hour referencing the text :( as well as the pictures, so i'll just leave it there now i guess. I have cited them on the slides and then done a Reference slide at the end. - Syeda Maham Batool

That's very thorough, well done. :) I don't think you'd ever get marked down for being too careful. - Zainab Chaudhary

This article relates to the metabolism lectures by Dr. Christine Wells in #BS1015. It describes how using proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy, scientists found that brain lactate levels were increased twofold in both normally and prematurely aging mice during aging. Further research suggested high brain lactate as a hallmark of aging and found it to be caused by a shift in the lactate dehydrogenase. This article also relates to my #MB1030 presentation which relates to aging syndromes - Syeda Maham Batool

a great article once again, keep up the feeds, good to know that your visions intact!...The article has great relevance to Dr wells lecs like you mentioned I do recommend all to have a read. - Mayank Patel

This article relates to my topic of presentation for #MB1030. it describes how the scientists have discovered that T-SCE-driven premature cellular senescence may be a factor contributing to accelerated aging in Werner and Bloom syndromes. However its still a scientific assumption based on the observations and has not gained enough experimental support to make it a theory. - Syeda Maham Batool

I was just looking through progeria, a condition in which ageing is accelerated by almost 6 times. Thus unfortunately this rare condition does not allow the patient to live past the age of 16. Great article once again syeda, I thought soem more detail on premature ageing would do justice to your chosen article...but on the whole a good piece for support with the assessed talk, perhaps... more... - Mayank Patel

thanksyou zohaib and mayank you are right, i will read around the topic :) thanks - Syeda Maham Batool

Usually go on google reader about twice a week but I am still finding it hard to find the "relevant" articles as instructed. I wouldnt say i am addicted to it at all yet, it does get a bit annoying when you cant find what you are lookin for even though i am subscribed to 12 of them which i do understand is a small number and will definitely subscribe to more now. However i can live without it. e.g. now i am trying to find an article for bloom's and werner's syndromes since past 40 mins and no luck :S - Syeda Maham Batool

Only quite good? ;-) - Dr Alan Cann

I agree that finding the most relevant articles can be an arduos process at times, but however its not impossible...it took me 2 hours to find such a fantastic article on gene therapy last night, which is my topic for the assessed talk. This article which I will share with my peers, was worth the wait...as they say the fruit of patience is always sweeeet!...and where not finding the right article is concerned...could it be due to your vision??...great feeds though keep posting! - Mayank Patel

I decided to share this link i came accross which i found quite amazing. it goes with the #BS1015 units of measurement as well. in this case on a universal level. its fascinating how the universe ranges from things smaller than we could ever think and bigger beyond imagination .... ! - Syeda Maham Batool

Thanks for the link. Very cool stuff. It really helps you to put the smaller scales in to perspective - Faaiza Museji

the link is absolutely fantastic syeda, great insight shared from an even better individual...keep sharing... - Mayank Patel

I think you have to draw a +- on the horizontal axis. - Mohamed

Oh ok thankyou Mohamed - Syeda Maham Batool

I decided to share this article considering we got a mock test coming up on #BS1015 and this article relates to Prof.Schwabe's lectures. usually all known DNA and RNA polymerases catalyze the formation of phosphodiester bonds in a 5′ to 3′ direction only to maintain genetic information however now 3' to 5' polymerase (tRNAHis) is found. it is a member of a unique enzyme family whose members catalyze reactions 3′-5′ addition of nucleotides to nucleic acid substrates. - Syeda Maham Batool

well till now I have been just saving the links in favorites and then compiling them according to the different modules we have. so in my "uni work" folder, i have got 4 sub folders for BS1010, MB1030, BS1015 and CH1070, all the assignments, and reseach done related to those assignments are saved in there, with file names on specific areas, e.g. genomics etc. I back up my Uni Work folder on my flash drive, everytime i make changes in it, add or remove things..However, is there any other quick and convenient way to back them up aswell?? I have come accross the link for delicious.com, need to get the hang of it though. - Syeda Maham Batool

Search On #fridayreflection for more about delicious. It is very easy to use and you could 'tag' your bookmarks with module codes just as you have been doing. I think you can import your IE bookmarks too. - Dr Jo Badge from iPod

oh ok :) thanks Dr. Jo - Syeda Maham Batool

I think some have been marked whilst others are still in the process so i don't think everyone. - Arnold Gangaidzo

thanks Pardina :) n to u too :) - Syeda Maham Batool