We developed new search and educational tools to assist iGEM
teams. For many teams, the majority of team members are new-comers.
Our primary goal therefore is to aid these beginners get used to iGEM
earlier
to make project initiation swift. All of our tools are
web-based and have user-friendly interfaces enabling users to gain
quick access to needed information. Our project consists of the following four
tools.
“BioBrick Search” improves convenience in searching BioBrick parts by
a sophisticated interface and an ordering algorithm taking into acount the
parts' frequency of use.
With “Past Project Search”, you can run a keyword search for all past
projects and access past teams' presentation material easily.
“BioBrick Puzzle” and “Gene Network Game” are educational games intended
for beginners to acquire knowledge about BioBricks and gene networks,
which aides them to plan their projects and conduct experiments.
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