October 21, 2023
Aalto-Helsinki # PET-2-Protein: Revolutionizing Plastic Recycling and Protein Production # Our project aims to address two major global challenges: plastic pollution and food security. Our objective is to develop a proof-of-concept approach to convert PET plastic into a protein-rich biomass. The first phase includes enzymatic depolymerization of PET by the modified FAST-PETase and wild-type MHETase enzymes. We have produced PETase and attempted MHETase production via Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) strain cloning.
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October 21, 2023
BIT # DNA torch——An initiative DNA damage effect evaluation system # Focusing on establishing a dose-effect relationship between DNA damage and biological effects，using synthetic biology as a technical tool，our project has developed a microbal sensor basing on genetic engineering.
DNA損傷と生物学的効果との間の用量効果関係の確立に焦点を当て、合成生物学を技術ツールとして使用し、我々のプロジェクトは遺伝子工学に基づく微生物センサーを開発しました。
reference:
iGEM BIT Team Information iGEM BIT Wiki
October 21, 2023
Bulgaria # CADABRA - Cleaning Agent Developed for AntiBiotic Resistance Annihilation # The CADABRA project (Cleaning Agent Developed for AntiBiotic Resistance Annihilation) aims to combat antibiotic residue in wastewater, aggravated by the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. The study targets the substantial release of antibiotics excreted through urine, subsequently entering the sewer systems. Water environments, especially Yantra River, show antimicrobial resistance hotspots, underscoring the research’s urgency. It adheres to EQSD regulations, emphasizing the need for effective measures.
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October 21, 2023
Cambridge # B.Max # Cambridge is working on a protective B. subtilis biofilm that can colonise surfaces and resist invasion by pathogenic bacteria. We aim to apply our biofilm in animal farms to reduce pathogen load, so that preventative antimicrobial use in agriculture can be reduced. By over-expressing biofilm-related genes and knocking out sporulation, we created a biofilm that can resist foreign invasion. We have also incorporated an E. coli QseB/QseC two component system into B.
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October 21, 2023
CUG-China # An arsenic-specific and sensitive biosensor with genetically engineered Shewanella oneidensis in a bioelectrochemical system # Arsenic (As) is a toxic metalloid and is widespread in diverse natural environments, ranging from groundwater, and atmosphere to soil. Hundreds of millions of people in more than 70 countries around the world face the threat of the high arsenic groundwater. Therefore, rapid and specific detection of arsenic is of significance to monitor and assess its presence in the ecosystems wherein.
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October 21, 2023
DTU-Denmark # FluoroLoop - An Aptamer-Based PFAS Detection Method # Today in Denmark, the question is not where PFAS are, but where PFAS aren’t. Our project centres around this class of forever chemicals, which accumulate in the environment and our bodies with highly detrimental effects. While efforts are made to identify the extent of the contamination, detection methods are expensive and time-consuming, primarily relying on LC/MS. Our goal is to create a quick, cheap, and easy-to-use PFAS biosensor to aid detection.
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October 21, 2023
Fudan # B.HOME - Biofilm Harnessing for Offworld Mankind Establishment # Since the dawn of time, humanity’s insatiable curiosity has reached out to the cosmos. With the advent of modern aerospace technology, our ability to explore the universe has expanded, igniting dreams of future space migration. Terrestrial planets, such as Mars, stand as potential destinations for this migration. However, before settlement, we need to reshape “the second home” to make it habitable.
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October 21, 2023
GU-Frankfurt # B.L.I.S.S. - Beta Lactam Intelligent Sensing System # Antibiotic resistance is on track to become one of the most substantial threats to humanity in the
抗生物質耐性は、21世紀に人類にとって最も重大な脅威のひとつになる道筋にあります。
reference:
iGEM GU-Frankfurt Team Information iGEM GU-Frankfurt Wiki
October 21, 2023
HUBU-SKY-China # Hydrosoilguard- Reduce fertilizer use with hydrogen-rich water # Global fertilizer use has reached 200 million tons in 2020, and overuse of fertilizer has led to serious soil and ecological environmental problems. Therefore, there is an urgent need to find alternatives to chemical fertilizers. Studies have shown that hydrogen-rich water has a positive effect on plant growth and is expected to act as a potential “hydrogen fertilizer” to reduce fertilizer use.
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October 21, 2023
IISER-Bhopal # KeratiNoMore # The increasing population, coupled with rising living standards, has led to a dramatic rise in the production and consumption of chicken meat. In 2023 alone, global chicken meat production is estimated to be 103.4 million tons, generating about 8.38 million tons of feather waste. Feather, made up of keratin, is recalcitrant to natural degradation and remains stable in the environment for 5-7 years, during which it causes a host of environmental and health hazards.
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