Synthetic biology is a new field of biotechnology that aims to engineer cellular systems for applications in medicine, alternative energy, and basic science. The Harvard iGEM team is a group of undergraduates participating in the International Genetically Engineered Machines competition, the premiere synthetic biology design competition held annually at MIT. iGEM students participate in original research during the summer and present their work at the international jamboree in the fall.
October 29th, 2010
that’s mara checking on the plants in the light chamber. look, they’re growing!!!
October 29th, 2010
we use whatmann filter paper and ethanol to clean and sterilize the seeds before plating them on the selection plates.
October 29th, 2010
these are some of the materials required to make selection plates for our transformed plant seeds.
October 21st, 2010
What to do in Boston during the Jamboree
Jonghwa asked us for recommendations of places to eat and sites to see in Boston during the Jamboree and we thought we would share some of our favorite places around Boston and Cambridge for everyone! Here’s what we came up with so far:
—Food— —Places to go—- The New England Aquarium
- The Museum of Science!
- Shops and people-watching on Newbury Street
We hope that gets you started for a fun trip to Boston, come find us at the Jamboree or ask us on Twitter if you have any other questions!
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