NHTI Students Achieve Breakthrough in Genome Research from Local Soil Sample

Students at NHTI have published new research on the genome sequence of Arthrobacter globiformis phage MaGuCo. Amanda Diggins and Rachel Pitt conducted this study as part of the INBRE program. They isolated the phage from a soil sample in Alton, N.H., and discovered it has over 43,000 base pairs.

Their work has been cited in GenBank, a genetic sequence database managed by the National Institute of Health. This recognition is linked to their research during a Genetics course at NHTI in Fall 2022. Their findings are valuable to biomedical research and demonstrate the practical use of their academic learning.

NHTI has been known for its strong STEM education since it was founded in 1965 as New Hampshire Technical Institute. It was renamed in 2008 to reflect a wider academic offering, including 2-year degrees and certificates with options for transferring credits to 4-year institutions.

Dr. Patrick Tompkins, president of NHTI, and Professor Beth Wilkes have both praised the students' contributions to scientific research. They noted the college's commitment to preparing students for scientific careers. Professor Wilkes also highlighted ongoing research efforts that may lead to more publications.

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