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+ | '''agrEcoli is a device based on modified''' '''''E.coli''''' '''bacteria that detects and signals the presence of nitrates. This allows farmers to map the nutrient content of their fields and optimize their fertiliser use. For more information, see our [https://2010.igem.org/Team:BCCS-Bristol/Project Project Abstract]''' | ||
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==Achievements== | ==Achievements== | ||
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:To better inform our own work, and to add knowledge to the BioBrick Registry, we have characterised Edinburgh 2009’s PyeaR BioBrick ([http://partsregistry.org/Part:BBa_K216009 BBa_ K216009]). | :To better inform our own work, and to add knowledge to the BioBrick Registry, we have characterised Edinburgh 2009’s PyeaR BioBrick ([http://partsregistry.org/Part:BBa_K216009 BBa_ K216009]). | ||
+ | |[[Image:Beads.png|thumbnail|400px|right|Our new beads]] | ||
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+ | |[[Image:GUI preview sample.JPG|thumbnail|400px|left|BSim screenshot]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Depth0.png|thumbnail|400px|left|Gel strand rendered in BSim]] | ||
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:In support of our human practices work, our modelling team have looked into the cost to farmers of using agrEcoli, and how much money and fertiliser they can expect to save. | :In support of our human practices work, our modelling team have looked into the cost to farmers of using agrEcoli, and how much money and fertiliser they can expect to save. | ||
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:Our new approach to human practices, building on previous work by iGEM teams, is a publicity campaign. By presenting our prototype as a functioning and marketable product, we've framed a hypothetical situation in which our project could be released. | :Our new approach to human practices, building on previous work by iGEM teams, is a publicity campaign. By presenting our prototype as a functioning and marketable product, we've framed a hypothetical situation in which our project could be released. | ||
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+ | *'''Public Engagement''' | ||
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+ | :Our team has visited a school and spoken on two radio shows in order to communicate our ideas with the general public. | ||
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+ | |[[Image:BCCS-Bristol-ClevedonVisit-03.jpg|thumbnail|400px|right|Public Engagement- Clevedon School Visit]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:55, 28 October 2010
BCCS-Bristol
iGEM 2010
iGEM 2010
agrEcoli is a device based on modified E.coli bacteria that detects and signals the presence of nitrates. This allows farmers to map the nutrient content of their fields and optimize their fertiliser use. For more information, see our Project Abstract
Achievements
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