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iGem Uppsala 2015

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Welcome to the iGem Uppsala team 2015! Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are hydrocarbons—organic compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen—that are composed of multiple aromatic rings. Formally, the class is further defined as lacking further branching substituents off of these ring structures. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are a part of the pollution cycle and are found fossil fuels. PAHs containing up to six fused aromatic rings are often known as "small" PAHs, and those containing more than six aromatic rings are called "large" PAHs. These pose a longterm threat to the environment due to their sedimentation capabilites. Our team has engaged in finding pathways for degradation of PAHs.