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Every 7 seconds one person dies from diabetes” (IDF, 2014). Among others, Type 1 Diabetes is the result of a partial or complete lack of insulin production that leads to deregulation of glucose levels in blood. Current available solutions for this disorder are based on complicated and expensive devices of external use. We propose the use of an innovative system based on the construction of a bacterial sensor capable to respond to glucose concentrations; secondly this sensor aims to induce the production of insulin according to glucose levels. The bacteria are going to be contained in a modular device composed by contention, communication, extraction and change sections. For the design of the device, a bio-compatible material was searched. This device is designed specifically to prevent an immune response of the patient. The system designed combines mechanical engineering and biotechnology, ensuring an appropriate and secure insulin dosage for the patient.
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<p> Can you imagine a device containing a bacterium, to detect glucose throughout the day and in response to it expulse insulin? Imagine the possibilities this could have if implemented, by means of a device such as treatment in type 1 diabetes and some cases of type 2 diabetes?
  
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<p> IGEM-CU is doing everything possible so that the answers to these questions come true!
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<li>•  In 2014 the global prevalence of diabetes * was estimated to be 9% among adults aged 18+ years. </li>
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<li>• In 2012, an estimated 1.5 million deaths were directly caused by diabetes</li>
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<li>• More than 80% of diabetes deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries</li>
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<li>• And we want to make it better</li>
 
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<h4>How? </h4>
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<li>•  By bringing together a group of students of medicine, biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and biomedicine.</li>
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<li>• Taking advantage of individual skills and abilities make them within a team</li>
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<li>• Using tools of molecular biology</li>
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<li>• Creating an organism that can measure glucose in the medium, in response to it, synthesize insulin and subsequently to eject means.</li>
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<li>• Designing a device that is functional, economical and safety for all users</li>
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<li>• Creating a mathematical model which explains each variable involved in the experiment</li>
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<li>• And finally, designate a doctor to monitor them all and ensure that the experiment is safe and functional!</li>
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Revision as of 22:21, 18 September 2015

IGEM-CU page!

Welcome to IGEM-CU page

Our project:

Can you imagine a device containing a bacterium, to detect glucose throughout the day and in response to it expulse insulin? Imagine the possibilities this could have if implemented, by means of a device such as treatment in type 1 diabetes and some cases of type 2 diabetes?

IGEM-CU is doing everything possible so that the answers to these questions come true!

Why?

Because:

  • • In 2014 the global prevalence of diabetes * was estimated to be 9% among adults aged 18+ years.
  • • In 2012, an estimated 1.5 million deaths were directly caused by diabetes
  • • More than 80% of diabetes deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries
  • • And we want to make it better

How?

Because:

  • • By bringing together a group of students of medicine, biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and biomedicine.
  • • Taking advantage of individual skills and abilities make them within a team
  • • Using tools of molecular biology
  • • Creating an organism that can measure glucose in the medium, in response to it, synthesize insulin and subsequently to eject means.
  • • Designing a device that is functional, economical and safety for all users
  • • Creating a mathematical model which explains each variable involved in the experiment
  • • And finally, designate a doctor to monitor them all and ensure that the experiment is safe and functional!