Student Information
Undergraduate StudentBiological Sciences
The College of Lib Arts & Sci
Zion Hubbard is a student at Arizona State University currently majoring in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in cellular technology biology. He is currently a part of the School of Life Sciences Undergraduate Research (SOLUR) program doing research under Dr. Holechek.
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
School of Life Sciences Undergraduate Research (SOLUR) Program
- Dr. Holechek's Lab
LCT Variations and Crohn's Disease
The project was about how LCT variations influence the development of Chron’s disease.
Lactose Intolerance Influeces the Development of Small Intestine Bacteria Overgrowth
Lactase is an enzyme found within the small intestine that breaks down lactose sugars when digested. Lactose is a sugar found in dairy products and is heavily nutrient-dense with a wide range of essential micronutrients. However, the Lactase enzyme can mutate due to altered DNA sequences, causing the enzyme to malfunction. This malfunction causes the lactose sugars not to break down when entering the digestive system.
The Role of MCM6 Gene Mutations In The Inheritance and Onset of Lactose Intolerance Variations
Congenital lactase deficiency is the inability of newborns to digest their mother’s breast milk, leading to an early development of lactose malabsorption. The MCM6 gene contains a regulatory element that regulates the LCT gene, which produces lactase in the small intestine. Mutations in the MCM6 gene cause changes in the LCT gene.