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iGEM stands for international Genetically Engineered Machine and is a global undergraduate research competition in synthetic biology. Each team receives the same kit of biological parts from the [http://partsregistry.org/Main_Page Registry of Standard Biological Parts] and by recombining these with new parts of their own come up with biological systems that function in living baterial cells. | iGEM stands for international Genetically Engineered Machine and is a global undergraduate research competition in synthetic biology. Each team receives the same kit of biological parts from the [http://partsregistry.org/Main_Page Registry of Standard Biological Parts] and by recombining these with new parts of their own come up with biological systems that function in living baterial cells. | ||
| - | The competition features | + | <br>The competition features the emerging field of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_biology Synthetic Biology] which combines Biology and Engineering. Scientists use various techniques to manipulate an organism's DNA and thereby change its function. Synthetic Biology promises to create novel systems that will benefit society across a broad spectrum. |
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