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<span style="color:ivory;">Throughout this wiki there are words in <b>bold</b> that indicate a relevance to <b>human aspects</b>. It will become obvious that <b>human aspects</b> are a part of almost everything in <b>iGEM</b>.</span> | <span style="color:ivory;">Throughout this wiki there are words in <b>bold</b> that indicate a relevance to <b>human aspects</b>. It will become obvious that <b>human aspects</b> are a part of almost everything in <b>iGEM</b>.</span> | ||
Revision as of 23:13, 26 October 2010
Communication of Science
As part of our investigations into the communication of science we did the task of gathering a set of terms from synthetic biology as well as a few questions to assess some attitudes to open sourcing and awareness of synthetic biology. Below are the definitions of those terms we agreed upon. This discussion within the team, between engineers, biologists, informaticians and a designer, was the start of analysing how easy it is for terms to be misunderstood. From this we gained an understanding of how each of us thought about these terms and this idea is then extended to the various disciplines involved in our team, the team's peers to lecturers with various knowledge of iGEM and synthetic biology.
Agreed term definitions
Biobricks – DNA sequence with defined structure, function and standardised ends for use in easy assembly.
Vector – tool made of genetic material used to transfer foreign genetic material into a cell.
Plasmid backbone – circular vector with selection marker capable of holding a DNA insert.
Assembly – combination of parts to create a whole.
Chassis – cell used to house and hold parts together, providing an environment for propagation and function.
Open sourcing – Principle of access to source information and/or materials without obstacles of copyright or profit making.
Digestion – process of chemically breaking down larger molecules into smaller parts.
Registry of standard biological parts – catalogue of Biobricks and their characterisation and categorisation information.
Engineering – Practical application of scientific and mathematical principles.
Synthetic – made through a process that alters naturally occurring material.
Protein – molecule made from one or more amino acid chains with a specific 3D structure and function, made by and required for life.
DNA - Deoxyribonucleic acid. No simple definition despite common beliefs eg code of life.
Contains chain made up of four bases of ACTG.
This sequence can contain information.
Below are some examples of what was returned from this academic probe.
