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Create a slide that includes the prediction, the evaluation of the prediction, and the relevance of the data to what is already known.

Include an appropriate, descriptive title (something unique)
Answer the question, "Did your data support your prediction or not?"
Remember that you cannot "prove" your prediction!
Compare your results to the information that you found about Wolbachia infection in your insect Order in the peer-reviewed literature and in the local collection data (from Exercise 3).
Compare your results to the Wolbachia infection prevalence in your insect Order from the class data

My results came back inconclusive during the gel electrophoresis. My prediction did not line up with my results.

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Slide Title: Unraveling the Unexpected: Insights from Wolbachia Infection Analysis

Prediction Overview:
I hypothesized that the presence of Wolbachia would significantly influence the reproductive strategies in my targeted insect Order, leading to a detectable pattern of infection prevalence.

Evaluation of Prediction:
My results from the gel electrophoresis were inconclusive, indicating that I could not establish an evidence-based link between Wolbachia infection and the reproductive strategies I anticipated. While the data did not support my prediction, this outcome does not altogether negate the potential influence of Wolbachia on the reproductive traits in the sampled population.

Relevance of Data to Existing Knowledge:
Comparing my findings to the peer-reviewed literature, it is evident that previous studies have shown varying levels of Wolbachia prevalence across different species within my insect Order. Local collection data from Exercise 3 presented an infection rate that was lower than expected when juxtaposed with the broader literature, which frequently reports significant prevalence in similar populations. In comparison to the class data, where Wolbachia infections were documented at a more consistent rate, my inconclusive results suggest the need for further investigation to identify potential sampling or methodological gaps.

Conclusion:
The inconclusiveness of my gel electrophoresis results indicates that while my initial hypothesis did not align with the data, it opens up new avenues for research. Future studies should account for environmental factors and sampling methods that could influence Wolbachia infection prevalence.