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survey: enabling technologies of synthetic biology
September 12, 2012
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Linda Kahl has formulated a survey to get information that will help define the enabling technologies of synthetic biology. She writes:

''Dear Colleagues,
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am a research associate working with Drew Endy to investigate and develop options for how property rights can best be applied and adapted to support innovation in synthetic biology. As part of my work, I would like to assemble a baseline list of the "enabling technologies" of synthetic biology. This would be a helpful first step in evaluating the background property rights status for the technologies that are considered most useful/valuable for research and development of synthetic biology applications.
I ask that you please complete this survey to help define the enabling technologies of synthetic biology. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete - just answer the questions based on your own experience and perspective. Answers received by September 15th would be most helpful. EVERYONE WHO SENDS IN A RESPONSE WITH THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS WILL RECEIVE A SUMMARY OF THE RESULTS.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Please don't hesitate to call or email with any questions, or even just to chat about enabling technologies in synthetic biology.
Best,
Linda''

Team UANL Mty-Mexico - The Tunnel of Synthetic Biology expo
September 10, 2012
Team UANL Mty-Mexico - The Tunnel of Synthetic Biology expo

"We are going to organize an interactive expo in our uni this September 19, 20 and 21. This expo is called "Túnel de la Biología Sintética" (The Tunnel of Synthetic Biology), which is basically a set of 10 stations (with posters and interactive activities) arranged in a manner that resembles a tunnel, where we'll introduce the general public to Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology using an accessible language." - Team UANL Mty-Mexico

There will be an online tour in English at the following times:

  • Sept 19 - 10:00AM Dallas time / 17:00 Paris time
  • Sept 20 - 10:00AM Dallas time / 17:00 Paris time
  • Sept 20 - 8:00AM Sydney time
  • Sept 21 - 8:00AM Sydney time

Follow along at their Facebook group, and Twitter (@iGEMUANL)!

Team Fatih-Medical - Team Video
September 7, 2012
Team Fatih-Medical - Team Video

''Hi! We are the Fatih-Medical Team. In our project, we're dealing with a severe disease like cancer. But this fact didn't prevent us from also having fun at our lab work. We're pleased to introduce our team. Enjoy our video!''

Team Dundee - We Didn't Mess Our Clones Up
September 7, 2012
Team Dundee - We Didn't Mess Our Clones Up

"We here at Dundee University have re-written a popular Billy Joel anthem to celebrate the ecstasy of successful cloning, and the agony of when it all goes wrong. We think all other participants can relate to this tale."

Check out their video!

Team Tec-Monterrey - A day at the lab
September 6, 2012
Team Tec-Monterrey - A day at the lab

Team Tec-Monterrey says: "Hello! We are Team Tec-Monterrey from Monterrey, México. We have been working really hard all summer but also having loads of fun. In this video you take a glance at a normal day at our lab. Don't forget to visit our wiki for more fun stuff."

Team Paris Bettencourt - Project overview
September 1, 2012
Team Paris Bettencourt - Project overview

Team Paris Bettencourt made a video introducing their project for this year! For more information about their project, check out their wiki!

Team BostonU - New England meet-up
August 17, 2012
Team BostonU - New England meet-up

"The Boston University iGEM team would like to invite you to participate in the first ever New England iGEM (NEGEM) meeting in Boston on Saturday, September 15th. We thought it would be a great opportunity for the New England regional teams to meet one another and practice presenting before the Regional Jamboree in October so students and advisers can give the teams feedback and the teams will have time to improve their presentations before October. We'll happily welcome other teams from the North East outside of New England if you want to travel to Boston for the day. We hope to see you in September! For more information, please contact Traci Haddock (thaddock at bu dot edu), the BU Team Adviser."

Team University College London - gemFM radio
August 16, 2012
Team University College London - gemFM radio

"#gemFM is University College London's iGEM radio show. Their aim is to raise awareness of the breadth of projects synthetic biology offers, and offer a platform for iGEM teams to share their project and reflect on the competition. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a team and an expert interview."

Tune in here!

Team UT-Tokyo-Software - BioBrick Search program
August 14, 2012
Team UT-Tokyo-Software - BioBrick Search program

Team UT-Tokyo-Software created a BioBrick search program!

"'BioBrick Search' by UT-Tokyo-Software is a web application for searching BioBrick parts that everyone can easily use on web browser. Search results are sorted by criteria such as relevance to your input, popularity and reliability to ensure you get the BioBrick you want faster than ever. Please try it out!"

Team NYMU-Taipei - Taiwan iGEM Meet-Up
August 13, 2012
Team NYMU-Taipei - Taiwan iGEM Meet-Up

Team NYMU-Taipei is hosting a team meet-up on August 15th and says: "After devoting ourselves to amazing ideas for half of the summer vacation, it is high time for us to share the inspiration, excitement and initial results. On August 15th, let's huddle, dear iGEMers. Let dreams from synthetic biology tie all of us together."

Check out their schedule and video!

Team UANL_Mty-Mexico - Bio! Blog
August 13, 2012
Team UANL_Mty-Mexico - Bio! Blog

Team UANL_Mty-Mexico are continuing their blog from last year and they've updated their iGEM History database! Check it out, and read their posts on iGEM and synthetic biology.

Team Stanford-Brown 2012 - iGEM memes
August 8, 2012
Team Stanford-Brown 2012 - iGEM memes

Team Stanford-Brown created a Facebook page for iGEM memes, and says: "You know who you are. You revel in minipreps, ligations, and gel extractions. You toil with biobricks. Share your stories here. Be Great [and submit your memes to igemmemes@gmail.com]."

Team NTNU Trondheim 2012 - Matchmaker website
August 1, 2012
Team NTNU Trondheim 2012 - Matchmaker website

Team NTNU Trondheim says: "The iGEM matchmaker [website] makes it possible for teams to share their strengths and what they would like help with, making it easy to get in touch with other teams."

Team Edinburgh 2012 - Project Abstract
July 24, 2012
Team Edinburgh 2012 - Project Abstract

Team Edinburgh created a video that describes their goals and project!

Team Bielefeld-Germany 2012 - Introducing the Team
July 19, 2012
Team Bielefeld-Germany 2012 - Introducing the Team

Meet the members of Team Bielefeld-Germany in this video!

Team University College London 2012 - Plastic Republic Trailer
July 19, 2012
Team University College London 2012 - Plastic Republic Trailer

Team University College London made this video to explain their project!