by John Joseph Marallag (Retron)
Once
again, a new set of Genes has been added to the gene pool, carrying the name Retron.
The date October 5, 2019 has been particularly memorable to the three members
of the said batch: Mylvie Alexis Batican (BS Agricultural Biotechnology), John
Lawrence Dionisio (BS Biology), and John Joseph Marallag (BS Biology) as this
date starts their life-long journey with GeneSoc.
Retron
is an operon that was first found in Myxobacteria, and up to this date, this
retroelement has only been discovered in some bacterial species. The ultimate
role of this operon is to produce reverse transcriptase – an enzyme that
generates complementary DNA (cDNA) from an RNA template through the mechanism
of reverse transcription, and a multicopy single-stranded DNA (msDNA) – a complex
of DNA, RNA, and sometimes a protein whose function is still unknown. However,
it is assumed that msDNA, by inserting itself, henceforth altering the original
DNA sequence, contributes to the mutation occurring on its host.
A
batch characterized by a typical millennial personality – high-spirited and
driven to prove themselves. A batch who likes to experiment on things and see
for themselves the results of their leap of faith. Here’s how the new members
describe themselves:
Mylvie
Alexis Batican
On
the 19th of March 1999, Mylvie was born in Iligan City. She’s the
eldest child along with her three siblings and was raised in Purok 4 Tambo,
Hinaplanon, Iligan City. She finished her elementary studies at the Iligan City
East Central School, and her secondary education at the Philippine Science High
School - Central Mindanao Campus. She loves spending time alone, but at the
same time, she enjoys the company of her friends. She likes to explore her
artistic side by practicing on publication materials and photo-editing. She aspires
to be an agricultural biotechnologist, and to serve the country by being
involved in the advancements of genetics and agriculture. She believes that
nothing is impossible because the word itself says "I'm-possible".
John
Lawrence Dionisio
John
Lawrence, or better known as “JL”, was born on the 23rd of October
2000. He was raised in Sampaloc, Manila as the eldest brother. Later, he moved
to Laguna without even finishing his elementary studies and there he developed to be
the person he is today. He loves his family more than anything else. He is the
type of friend who would be there for you through the storm, willing to brace
and shoulder your problem. He is fond of sports and is currently trying out for
the UPLB Baseball Team. Dancing was his passion, and you can share the groove
with him whenever you feel like it. But most importantly, he has a dream – to
become a doctor who will be able to tell himself that he made his parents
proud. He believes that it is important to prioritize and achieve your goals
one at a time because no one said that you have to get it all at once.
John
Joseph Marallag
Born
on the 13th of May 2000, is a high-spirited but a goal-driven
individual who has interests in philosophy and entrepreneurship. Some of his
long-term goals are to get out of the rat race, build his own clinic, and fight
off antibiotic resistance.
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"I
shall Retron" shall be the mantra of each and every member of the batch.
This mantra codes for two definitions: (1) "I shall return" meaning
persistence and perseverance will be the core values of the batch; and (2)
"I shall Retron" which refers to the evolution of each member into
becoming a full-pledged Retron – a set of genes that integrates a unique
priming mechanism to create an environment which encourages evolution, and
later, "to contribute to the advancement of the nation".
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