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Revision as of 14:06, 17 September 2015
Our Project
Background
This year being The International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies, we were inspired to investigate potential uses of light in synthetic biology. One such application is optogenetics. Optogenetics is defined by the control of cellular dynamics using light. It allows for the ability to control the translocation of proteins, transcriptional activation and other potential uses.
Aims
We are taking part in the Foundational Advance track, exploring the principles and application of light-induction as an alternative to traditional chemical induction.
Biosafety
Safe use of genetically engineered machines involves physical containment, safe practices as well as biocontainment methods to prevent escape, survival and proliferation of engineered microorganisms in natural environments.