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ABSTRACK:
One of
the biggest
economic activities in the world is mining, which uphold many countries
since
mineral exportation generates huge profits that are useful for their
economy
development. This sounds great and from the mining point of view is
perfect making
everyone happy, but here is the problem that has not been boarded. Who
does
this job?
The main
job is done
by miners who crush, dig, and process the minerals for their
commercialization.
This job exposes them to plenty of dangers like the inhalation of
crystalize
silica particle expelled in the mine causing a sickness called
silicosis, which
consists in an inflammation and cicatrization of the lung tissue
preventing the
proper oxygenation from the air we breathe causing physical disability
and eventually
death. The implementation of protection by the miners in their
working hours is rarely used and they do not care about the risks.
to address this problem, we as LICEO_EUGENIO_HOSTOS iGEM created a genetically modified bacterium that upon contact with silica particles produces red luminescence, in order to alert workers of the presence of silica dust in the environment and raise awareness about the risks to which workers are exposed in the mining.