Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?

Undergraduate

Project Type

individual

Campus

Daytona Beach

Authors' Class Standing

Ja'Hann Hannor, Freshman

Lead Presenter's Name

Ja'Hann Hannor

Lead Presenter's College

DB College of Arts and Sciences

Faculty Mentor Name

Alba Chavez

Abstract

Aerospace physiology observes many different aspects of cell reproduction and how they can be used for medical purposes. Planarian has attracted increased attention in the regeneration field for its usefulness as an important organism due to its regeneration ability and it has become increasingly useful to use as a model system to study the effects of environmental factors on cell regeneration. In the present study, we subjected planarian worms to different factors including UV light, extreme temperatures, and microgravity in order to observe the rate of regeneration. This experiment has been successfully applied in a classroom setting in an effort to demonstrate the importance of the environment in organisms. In addition, the findings will benefit the medical industry in their research to understand how human cells might be able to replicate planaria stem cells in order to fight off diseases and cancer cells. This study will be a step in the right direction in understanding cell regeneration in humans.

Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?

No

Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?

Yes, Spark Grant

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Regenerating Planaria. Effects of Environmental Factors on Cell Regeneration

Aerospace physiology observes many different aspects of cell reproduction and how they can be used for medical purposes. Planarian has attracted increased attention in the regeneration field for its usefulness as an important organism due to its regeneration ability and it has become increasingly useful to use as a model system to study the effects of environmental factors on cell regeneration. In the present study, we subjected planarian worms to different factors including UV light, extreme temperatures, and microgravity in order to observe the rate of regeneration. This experiment has been successfully applied in a classroom setting in an effort to demonstrate the importance of the environment in organisms. In addition, the findings will benefit the medical industry in their research to understand how human cells might be able to replicate planaria stem cells in order to fight off diseases and cancer cells. This study will be a step in the right direction in understanding cell regeneration in humans.

 

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