As of this moment in time, I can name and draw you the structures of all 20 amino acids. I probably won't be able to after Tuesday, but I can right now ( Read more... )

The following conversation just took place in my room:

Me: Abby, why is ATP crucial to the ligation reaction?
Abby: Because you're a whore.

I'm pretty sure it's because energy is needed for ligase to create the new phosphodiester bond between the 3 prime and 5 prime ends of the DNA backbone, but I'm not positive.

I haven't updated in a while, despite wanting to, because I have been studying Organic Chemistry like a FIEND. However, I just took the test (and it was AWFUL) so now I can do other things with my life.

Anyways, we all got dressed up and went to the Rugby Ball on Saturday, and I just have to say two things:

1. The Echo Center is so cool. And dancing ( Read more... )

Good Things About Today:
1. I got a 95 on my Animal Behavior presentation.
2. For housing this year, I will be drawing a number as a member of the class of 2008, because I have enough credits to be considered a rising senior. Which means I win.
3. I still have a boyfriend, and he is still awesome.

Bad Things About Today:
1. Molly Wobbles wobbles no more ( Read more... )

Ok. I thought I could forget about this and not make it a big deal, but it's still irritating me, and this is my journal, so hey.

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I keep hearing this ad for a spa on the radio, and it really grates ( Read more... )

Way you know you're a science geek #5073 ( Read more... )