By Natasha Lebert, Jessica Agbeve, Asifa Mossavi Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ginny Morriss Abstract The purpose of this research is to find out whether or not LiCl will reduce seizure symptoms in flies with a para gene knockdown. Certain gene mutations and gene knockdowns in Drosophila melanogaster give rise to symptoms that resemble epilepsy. Previous studies…

By Natasha Lebert, Jessica Agbeve, Asifa Mossavi Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ginny Morriss Abstract The purpose of this research is to find out whether or not LiCl will reduce seizure symptoms in flies with a para gene knockdown. Certain gene mutations and gene knockdowns in Drosophila melanogaster give rise to symptoms that resemble epilepsy. Previous studies…