Team:Oxford/Achievements
Achievements
Project Achievements
- Using synthetic biology, we designed a way to treat catheter-associated urinary infections (UTIs) as an alternative to antibiotics. We engineered Escherichia coli to synthesize and secrete enzymes which would treat UTIs in a sustainable way. This is how we did it.
- During our journey we added 11 new BioBrick parts to the iGEM registry. Check out our parts page.
- Our parts worked. Our data shows that our enzymes are by E. coli and are also secreted across the cell membrane. They break down the biofilm just as we predicted.
- We maintained contact with the end user of our project. We gained approval of doctors, nurses and the patients of urinary infections today. Their suggestions and concerns influenced our design from the beginning.
Medal Criteria
Bronze
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Our flights are booked, we've had a fantastic summer and we'll see you in Boston! Our team is registered here.
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