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| − | <h2> PROINSULITRON </h2> | + | <h2> IGEM-CU page! </h2> |
| − | <p>Welcome to UNAM-CU TEAM </p> | + | <p>Welcome to IGEM-CU page </p> |
| | <h4>Our project: </h4> | | <h4>Our project: </h4> |
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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.
| + | <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! |
| − | <h4>Before you start: </h4>
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| − | <p> Please read the following pages:</p> | + | |
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| − | <li> <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Requirements">Requirements page </a> </li>
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| − | <li> <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Wiki_How-To">Wiki Requirements page</a></li>
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| − | <p>You may style this page as you like or you can simply leave the style as it is. You can easily keep the styling and edit the content of these default wiki pages with your project information and completely fulfill the requirement to document your project.</p>
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| − | <p>While you may not win Best Wiki with this styling, your team is still eligible for all other awards. This default wiki meets the requirements, it improves navigability and ease of use for visitors, and you should not feel it is necessary to style beyond what has been provided.</p>
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| − | <h4> Editing your wiki </h4> | + | <h4>Why? </h4> |
| − | <p>On this page you can document your project, introduce your team members, document your progress and share your iGEM experience with the rest of the world! </p>
| + | <p> Because:</p> |
| − | <p> <a href="https://2015.igem.org/wiki/index.php?title=Team:UNAM-CU&action=edit"> Click here to edit this page! </a></p>
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| − | <p>See tips on how to edit your wiki on the <a href="https://2015.igem.org/TemplatesforTeams_Code_Documentation">Template Documentation</a> page.</p>
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| − | <h4>Templates </h4>
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| − | <p> This year we have created templates for teams to use freely. More information on how to use and edit the templates can be found on the
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| − | <a href="https://2015.igem.org/TemplatesforTeams_Code_Documentation">Template Documentation </a> page.</p>
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| − | <h4>Tips</h4>
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| − | <p>This wiki will be your team’s first interaction with the rest of the world, so here are a few tips to help you get started: </p> | + | |
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| − | <li>State your accomplishments! Tell people what you have achieved from the start. </li> | + | <li>In 2014 the global prevalence of diabetes * was estimated to be 9% among adults aged 18+ years. </li> |
| − | <li>Be clear about what you are doing and how you plan to do this.</li>
| + | <li>In 2012, an estimated 1.5 million deaths were directly caused by diabetes</li> |
| − | <li>You have a global audience! Consider the different backgrounds that your users come from.</li> | + | <li>More than 80% of diabetes deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries</li> |
| − | <li>Make sure information is easy to find; nothing should be more than 3 clicks away. </li> | + | <li>And we want to make it better</li> |
| − | <li>Avoid using very small fonts and low contrast colors; information should be easy to read. </li>
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| − | <li>Start documenting your project as early as possible; don’t leave anything to the last minute before the Wiki Freeze. For a complete list of deadlines visit the <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Calendar_of_Events">iGEM 2015 calendar</a> </li> | + | |
| − | <li>Have lots of fun! </li>
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| − | <h4>Inspiration</h4> | + | <h4>How? </h4> |
| − | <p> You can also view other team wikis for inspiration! Here are some examples:</p> | + | <p> Because:</p> |
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| − | <li> <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Team:SDU-Denmark/"> 2014 SDU Denmark </a> </li> | + | <li>By bringing together a group of students of medicine, biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and biomedicine.</li> |
| − | <li> <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Team:Aalto-Helsinki">2014 Aalto-Helsinki</a> </li> | + | <li>Taking advantage of individual skills and abilities make them within a team</li> |
| − | <li> <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Team:LMU-Munich">2014 LMU-Munich</a> </li> | + | <li>Using tools of molecular biology</li> |
| − | <li> <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Team:Michigan"> 2014 Michigan</a></li> | + | <li>Creating an organism that can measure glucose in the medium, in response to it, synthesize insulin and subsequently to eject means.</li> |
| − | <li> <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Team:ITESM-Guadalajara">2014 ITESM-Guadalajara </a></li> | + | <li>Designing a device that is functional, economical and safety for all users</li> |
| − | <li> <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Team:SCU-China"> 2014 SCU-China </a></li> | + | <li>Creating a mathematical model which explains each variable involved in the experiment</li> |
| | + | <li>And finally, designate a doctor to monitor them all and ensure that the experiment is safe and functional!</li> |
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| − | <p> You can upload your pictures and files to the iGEM 2015 server. Remember to keep all your pictures and files within your team's namespace or at least include your team's name in the file name. <br />
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| − | When you upload, set the "Destination Filename" to <code>Team:YourOfficialTeamName/NameOfFile.jpg</code>. (If you don't do this, someone else might upload a different file with the same "Destination Filename", and your file would be erased!)</p>
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| − | <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Special:Upload">CLICK HERE TO UPLOAD FILES</a>
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| | + | <h3><center>If you have interested, be prepared to read the interesting trip UNAM students had to do to make a project that could help many people around the world</center> </h3> |
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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!
If you have interested, be prepared to read the interesting trip UNAM students had to do to make a project that could help many people around the world
