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Yeast We Can!

Abstract

As our iGEM project, Saccharomyces cerevisiae is planned to be modifed in such a way that the yeast cell should function as a biosensor for the human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG). This hormone is produced in the body during pregnancy and consequently, the idea for the biosensor is to function as a simple pregnancy test. We also plan to introduce genes for bio-indigo production which will be the output signal of the pregnancy test. Below you can see in an illustration how our bio-pregnancy test should function. You can find more details about our project here.

News

13th of July: First milestone reached! Our cwp2 deletion is confirmed and the cells feel good.
5th of July: We can now present a new sponsor of our project: GATC Biotech
20th of June: Today we can be seen on metro.se. Read the article here.
Old news: Do you want to look up old news? Then you can click here.

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