This project proposes to make a synthetic coral-like material using the methods of synthetic biology for bone graft applications.
Synthesis of Coral-like Material
Track: Synthetic Biology
Sunlight to electricity
Cyanobacteria transform solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis. Once modified by plasmid transformation, they will be able to use this chemical energy to establish electric potentials across their membranes. This project aims to design a plate, based off the extracellular organization of Electrophorus electricus, that will be able to harness this stored energy.
Engineering Health-Conscious E coli: Probiotics That Reduce Saturated Fats
Intake of saturated fats has been linked to heart diseases such as atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Engineering probiotic bacteria that can turn saturated fats into unsaturated fatty acids, generally deemed healthful, could help reduce saturated fat intake and lessen the chance of developing a saturated fat linked disease.