Veona Cutinho
Genomics & Molecular Genetics
Research Topic: Investigating the Role of Histone Tri-methylation Markers in the Efficiency of Cloning through H3K9me3 Characterization of Bovine and Zebrafish Somatic Fibroblasts.
Research Poster Located in the Neighborhood Engagement Centers
Research Summary:
Veona's research at MSU's Cellular Reprogramming Laboratory, under Dr. Jose Cibelli, focuses on improving cloning techniques by manipulating zebrafish embryos to create ideal donor cells. With traditional methods like Cellular Reprogramming and Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer becoming less effective, the research targets overcoming the epigenetic barrier posed by the protein H3K9me3. By understanding and addressing this barrier, the goal is to significantly enhance the efficiency of cloning.
