Team:OhioState/Implementation
Implementation of other synthetic biology projects into the real world is truly the purpose of this project.
Purpose
This project was designed with iGEM and the synthetic biology community as a whole. We saw a gap in how our peers find and use genetic biocontainment, and we felt we could fill it. Our hope is that this project will live on and grow to become a well-known tool for advancing any new synthetic biology project!
Usage
The biocontainment database was created so that labs in need of a biocontainment system could easily find one that fits their project without strenuous research, helping them make a successful product. Implementation of other synthetic biology projects into the real world is truly the purpose of this project. Our database compiles all of the possible genes that could be used in a biocontainment device. We’ve created a web scraper to make it easier for teams to access content and team data from previous iGEM projects. We have created a sequence analysis model for future teams to use. Additionally, we designed protocols that can be used to gather consistent, standardized data on biocontainment systems. As more standardized data is added to the database, it will continue to grow and become more robust.
Safety Concerns
Since we did not have lab access, we designed new tools to help others! Because of this, the only necessary safety concerns are to make sure the information we provide is accurate and detailed enough to allow other labs to properly implement biocontainment systems they find on the database.