Team:Newcastle/Meetings/9 September 2010

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==Modelling==
==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.
==Lab feedback==
==Lab feedback==
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* 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.
==Concrete==
==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==
==Wiki==
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ESTA must be completed (if required) '''ASAP'''.
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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The transportation will be free, but most of the foods will need to be covered by individuals.
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==Action points==
==Action points==
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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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* '''Neil and Jen''' - To register the team.
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* '''Steve''' - Look into Metabolic Flux Balance Analysis and the softwares that are related to it
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* '''Alan''' - To email Jen about the IPTG plasmid and the letters for the sucrose plates.
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* '''Steve''' - Ask Collin Harwood about ''Bacillus sphaericus''
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* '''Harsh''' - To crack the concrete into smaller pieces.
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* '''Harsh''' - Read the paper about ''Bacillus sphaericus''
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* '''Wendy''' - To talk to the EM people.
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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==
==Item(s) for next agenda==

Revision as of 20:40, 13 September 2010

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Contents

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.

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.

Item(s) for next agenda

  • Go through the presentation slides and refine. Cut down the number of slides so that it fits the 20 minutes time limit

Next meeting

  • Chair: Harsh, Minutes: Younus, Computer: N/A
  • Wednesday afternoon, 3pm, CBCB.
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