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==Roll calls==
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==Formal Meeting - 9th September 2010==
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*[[Team:Newcastle/Agendas/15_September_2010#Agenda_for_the_formal_meeting:_9th_September_2010| Agenda]]
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====Roll calls====
*Apologies: Phil and Deena
*Apologies: Phil and Deena
*Absence: Colin Harwood and Colin Davie
*Absence: Colin Harwood and Colin Davie
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==Modelling==
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====Modelling====
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Metabolic Flux Balance Analysis - alter enzyme levels to produce different outcomes and makes complex modelling to be seen easier. We need to compare the actual lab work and the modelling to spot any changes, and if so, state the reason.
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*Metabolic Flux Balance Analysis - Show the judges what happen when we alter the enzyme levels to produce different outcomes.
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==Lab feedback==
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====Lab feedback====
* Gibson cloning - Joining of 2 fragments together works, but could not be ligated into the vector. Need more time to perfect the technique.
* Gibson cloning - Joining of 2 fragments together works, but could not be ligated into the vector. Need more time to perfect the technique.
* Subtilin immunity - Same as ''rocF''
* Subtilin immunity - Same as ''rocF''
* ''yneA'' - Transforming into ''Bacillus subtilis'' 168 strains works and we have filamentous cells. However still not able to integrate ''yneA'' into Pmutin strains. Could use a plasmid that have already contain the IPTG system. For characterization, we could either do a titration with IPTG together with time lapse microscopy to measure the length of the cells.
* ''yneA'' - Transforming into ''Bacillus subtilis'' 168 strains works and we have filamentous cells. However still not able to integrate ''yneA'' into Pmutin strains. Could use a plasmid that have already contain the IPTG system. For characterization, we could either do a titration with IPTG together with time lapse microscopy to measure the length of the cells.
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*Arabinose promoter - Insert the promoter in front of GFP and characterize with the addition of arabinose.
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*Levan glue - Able to stick sand together. Mix the glue with sand and filamentous cells and look under the microscope. Also to mix the glue with sand to produce the iGEM logo.
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==Concrete==
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====Concrete====
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* Three cracked concrete samples picked up. Can be taken into the lab
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* Use different bacteria to seal up the cracks.
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* Use of Electron Microscope (EM) to see the detailed cracks within the concrete
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* Preincubate the concrete in media.
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* Wendy has ordered Natto and the other strain, but have not yet arrived
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==Wiki==
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====Wiki====
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Lab book is up to date.
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*Lab book is up to date.
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==Visas==
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====Visas====
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ESTA must be completed (if required) '''ASAP'''.
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*ESTA must be completed (if required) '''ASAP'''.
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==Publicity==
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====T-shirt====
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Interview from India.
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*Upload the t-shirt files into the dropbox.
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==Finance==
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====Action points====
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The transportation will be free, but most of the foods will need to be covered by individuals.
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* '''Neil and Jen''' - To register the team.
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* '''Alan''' - To email Jen about the IPTG plasmid and the letters for the sucrose plates.
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* '''Harsh''' - To crack the concrete into smaller pieces.
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* '''Wendy''' - To talk to the EM people.
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==Action points==
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====Next meeting====
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* '''Steve''' - Go through each point on the medal criteria list and write a couple of sentences about how we're going to tackle them
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* Wednesday, 15th September, 9am; CBCB.
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* '''Steve''' - Look into Metabolic Flux Balance Analysis and the softwares that are related to it
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* Chair: Jannetta, Minutes: Steven, Computer: Alan
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* '''Steve''' - Ask Collin Harwood about ''Bacillus sphaericus''
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* '''Harsh''' - Read the paper about ''Bacillus sphaericus''
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* '''Neil and Jen''' - Ask Peter Andras
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* '''Everyone''' - Complete (if required) ESTA forms ASAP
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==Item(s) for next agenda==
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* Go through the presentation slides and refine. Cut down the number of slides so that it fits the 20 minutes time limit
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==Next meeting==
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* Chair: Harsh, Minutes: Younus, Computer: N/A
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* Wednesday afternoon, 3pm, CBCB.
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Contents

Formal Meeting - 9th September 2010

Roll calls

  • Apologies: Phil and Deena
  • Absence: Colin Harwood and Colin Davie

Modelling

  • Metabolic Flux Balance Analysis - Show the judges what happen when we alter the enzyme levels to produce different outcomes.

Lab feedback

  • Gibson cloning - Joining of 2 fragments together works, but could not be ligated into the vector. Need more time to perfect the technique.
  • Subtilin immunity - Same as rocF
  • yneA - Transforming into Bacillus subtilis 168 strains works and we have filamentous cells. However still not able to integrate yneA into Pmutin strains. Could use a plasmid that have already contain the IPTG system. For characterization, we could either do a titration with IPTG together with time lapse microscopy to measure the length of the cells.
  • Arabinose promoter - Insert the promoter in front of GFP and characterize with the addition of arabinose.
  • Levan glue - Able to stick sand together. Mix the glue with sand and filamentous cells and look under the microscope. Also to mix the glue with sand to produce the iGEM logo.

Concrete

  • Use different bacteria to seal up the cracks.
  • Preincubate the concrete in media.

Wiki

  • Lab book is up to date.

Visas

  • ESTA must be completed (if required) ASAP.

T-shirt

  • Upload the t-shirt files into the dropbox.

Action points

  • Neil and Jen - To register the team.
  • Alan - To email Jen about the IPTG plasmid and the letters for the sucrose plates.
  • Harsh - To crack the concrete into smaller pieces.
  • Wendy - To talk to the EM people.

Next meeting

  • Wednesday, 15th September, 9am; CBCB.
  • Chair: Jannetta, Minutes: Steven, Computer: Alan
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