iGEM information
What does iGEM stand for?
What is International Genetically Engineered Machines
What is synthetic biology?
What is a field of science that involves redesigning organisms for useful purposes by engineering them to have new abilities
What are 2 examples of personal protective equipment we wear when working in the lab?
many answers possible...lab coat, safety glasses...ect.
This subteam works in the lab and uses microbiology, molecular biology, and genetic engineering workflows
What is wet lab?
Where is the annual iGEM grad jamboree held?
What is Paris?
what are the main building block of genetic engineering?
What are plasmids?
What is a microscope?
What is dry lab?
What are the 5 main subteams at UBC iGEM?
What is wet lab, dry lab, human practices, design/ wiki, and admin
What is a nanobot?
What are tiny robots that help deliver medicine in the body?
What organisms do the wet lab team work with?
What are bacteria?
This subteam explore topics concerning ethical, legal, social, economic, or biosafety issues related to the project
What is human practices?
What is an example of a village pize?
Any one of Climate Crisis, Bioremediation, Conservation, Food & Nutrition, Fashion & Cosmetics, Space, Diagnostics, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Therapeutics, Biomanufacturing, Foundational Advance, Software & AI, Art & Design
What are 2 examples of medical imganing devices?
What is an example of an equipment we use in the lab?
Many possible answers
What is wiki/ web development?
Who founded the grand jamboree?
Who ia Tom Knight
This tool edits DNA and is very useful in finding cures for diseases
We wear these to protect our hands from chemicals/ coming into direct contact with harmful substances
What are nitrile gloves
This subteam focuses on entrepreneurship and community engagement, like acquiring sponsorships.
What is admin?