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<p>The International Genetically Engineered Machine is a student-led <b>synthetic biology</b> competition with more than 280 participating collegiate teams worldwide. Each September, teams from Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, and the Americas gather in Boston to share their research findings. iGEM is also much more than a competition. The iGEM Foundation is dedicated to education and competition, advancement of synthetic biology, and the development of open community and collaboration. The community has a long history of involving students and the public in the development of the new field of synthetic biology.
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<p>The iGEM Foundation is dedicated to education and competition, advancement of synthetic biology, and the development of open community and collaboration.
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<p>The main program at the iGEM Foundation is the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition. The iGEM Competition is the premiere student competition in Synthetic Biology. Since 2004, participants of the competition have experienced education, teamwork, sharing, and more in a unique competition setting.
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<p>iGEM is also much more than a competition; our community has a long history of involving students and the public in the development of the new field of synthetic biology.
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<h1>What is Synthetic Biology?</h1>
 
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