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              Albertans are a tough breed.
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As the leading cause of blindness and childhood mortality, Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD) is a significant global health concern, affecting those with undiversified and insubstantial diets. Current mitigative efforts have had limited success due to consumer reluctance and their failure to consider lipid deficiency, an equally concerning condition that impedes Vitamin A uptake.
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In order to provide a sustainable, community-based solution, we plan to genetically modify Rhodotorula glutinis, an oleaginous yeast that naturally produces beta-carotene and lipids, to be more robust and resource-efficient. By modifying the yeast to produce cellulase, it can then use common agricultural waste products as an energy source for synthesizing its oil. It can then be eaten as a vitamin A supplement. The yeast strain, while naturally safe and non-pathogenic, will also be genetically modified to include a kill switch for bio-containment, and optimized for oil production.
              We are a land of ranchers, roughnecks, foresters, and farmers.
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              We have tilled the earth through unforgiving prairie winters and we have thrived while doing it.
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              Our beautiful prairie landscape is painted yellow with budding canola.
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              We were inspired by the true grit of Albertan farmers who stand up to any challenge.
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              This is iGEM Calgary's contribution.
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              This is yOIL.
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Oviita

Vitamin A Deficiency Solution

As the leading cause of blindness and childhood mortality, Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD) is a significant global health concern, affecting those with undiversified and insubstantial diets. Current mitigative efforts have had limited success due to consumer reluctance and their failure to consider lipid deficiency, an equally concerning condition that impedes Vitamin A uptake. In order to provide a sustainable, community-based solution, we plan to genetically modify Rhodotorula glutinis, an oleaginous yeast that naturally produces beta-carotene and lipids, to be more robust and resource-efficient. By modifying the yeast to produce cellulase, it can then use common agricultural waste products as an energy source for synthesizing its oil. It can then be eaten as a vitamin A supplement. The yeast strain, while naturally safe and non-pathogenic, will also be genetically modified to include a kill switch for bio-containment, and optimized for oil production.