Wrench in the Works...

So I've had a small problem with beginning to sequence the Red Snapper DNA. I've been to a variety of markets and I can't find Red Snapper anywhere! So I'm tapping out other resources--the woman who runs the school dining hall, a friend's father who owns a fishing business. All I need is a small sample, about an ounce or two.

But it's not too big of a problem anyways, since the primers haven't arrived yet. But I can start sequencing the DNA and then put the DNA in a freezer until the primers arrive.

I'm off to find fish now...

Next Step: Sequencing!

So all I’m waiting for is the delivery of primers, and then I can begin to sequence DNA. We’ve decided to sequence Red Snapper, since a variety of fish species can legally be sold under that vernacular name. I’ll update as I figure out what I’m doing. I have a meeting tomorrow to discuss the procedure and make sure I know what’s going to happen. So excited!!