Title of Internship Talk
Mutant Viruses From Hell
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Primary Mentor
Ken Stedman
Mentor Organization
Portland State University
Internship Title
Extreme Virus Structure Research
Internship Dates
Summer 2022
Presentation Date
8-11-2022
Talk Description
Studying the structure of Sufulobus Spindle Shaped virus could yield valuable insights into the evolution of viruses and early life. Found in acidic high temperature environments believed to be similar to those in which life first evolved, SSV's unique lemon shape may be the key to it's survival. Over the summer of 2022, Quincy helped mutate position 66 of SSV1. She also worked on inserting a fluorescent protein into SSV1.
Citation: Pilot Scholars Version (Modified MLA Style)
Kapsch, Quincy Rose, "Mutant Viruses From Hell" (2022). Apprenticeships in Science & Engineering (ASE) Internships 2022. 13.
https://pilotscholars.up.edu/ase_internships_2021/13