Parts
In our unwavering commitment to advancing synthetic biology, our team has made pivotal enhancements to the iGEM registry. These contributions underscore our dedication to scientific rigor and aim to equip future iGEM teams with refined tools for groundbreaking research.
Optimization of FAST-PETase for Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
Upon meticulous examination of the existing FAST-PETase part, Part:BBa_K4390073Part:BBa_K4390073, we have introduced an optimized version, Part:BBa_K5023003, specifically tailored for Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. This enhancement ensures superior efficacy and adaptability for teams aiming to deploy this part in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii-centric projects.
Introduction of a Novel Polyester Hydrolase
In a pioneering initiative, we have registered a novel enzyme, a polyester hydrolase, in the iGEM parts registry:Part:BBa_K5023002. This enzyme, pivotal for plastic degradation endeavors, expands the arsenal of tools available to the global iGEM community. We project that this enzyme will catalyze the development of future projects, particularly those targeting sustainable solutions to the plastic pollution challenge.
We trust that our contributions will lay a robust foundation for future iGEM endeavors, propelling innovation and expanding the horizons of synthetic biology.
How to Chlamy
In our commitment to fostering scientific collaboration and knowledge sharing, we have meticulously crafted a comprehensive manual tailored for working with the microalgae, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. Recognizing the burgeoning interest in this organism within the iGEM community, our guide serves as a foundational resource for teams eager to explore the potential of this microalgae in their projects. With a special emphasis on the Latin American community, our manual breaks linguistic barriers by offering detailed content in both Spanish and Portuguese. Our aim is to ensure that language is not a hindrance in the pursuit of scientific exploration and innovation. We believe that by providing this bilingual resource, we are not only facilitating a smoother research journey for many teams but also strengthening the bonds of the iGEM community across Latin America.
Spanish: MANUALGA: Una guía básica de C. reinhardtii
Portuguese: MANUALGA: Um guia básico de C. reinhardtii
How to Scale-Up
Scaling a project is a concept widely used in the entrepreneurial market to refer to the process of reducing production costs and optimizing the line of research, maximizing the productivity to be developed.
The IGEM Global competition has a great advantage in that it is the precursor to a number of innovative ideas that have a commercial and technological character, encouraging research in multidisciplinary sectors and teamwork.
For this to be possible, it's necessary to be aware that these processes don't have a rule of thumb, and that there can be a variety of ways to scale up and become an incubator. In this way, it is important to consider that becoming a company or project incubator varies according to the location and reality of the groups.
In order to encourage IGEM teams to scale up their projects, the UNILA-LatAm team has created a How to institutionalize document that shares the process of setting up a company in Brazil and can serve as a template for other locations that need to understand their bureaucratic and legislative processes in order to start a business.
Booklet
The creation of interactive educational approaches directly engage young people, making them active participants in the process of environmental development. This goes beyond the simple transmission of information and creates a sense of responsibility and empowerment, as young people have the opportunity to explore, question, experiment and make decisions related to the environment, stimulating the development of skills that are fundamental to empower young people to become effective change agents in environmental issues.
The UNILA-Latam team conducted interviews with teachers across Latin America to understand what their greatest difficulties are in applying active methods in the elementary school classroom. Thus, from the analysis and research (see the Education Wiki page here), we developed a complementary material composed of 4 activities to help teachers work with environmental issues in schools and adapt to their regional realities.
Web-based tools
If you've arrived here searching to learn about web-based tools for synthetic biology, don't worry! We've deliberately chosen to introduce our content during the wiki thaw, allowing us to concentrate on providing valuable resources tailored to assist synthetic biologists, even those with limited budgets.