CHE.496/2008/Projects/2/Group 2

Group 2's project overview and part design

List of initial ideas

• Foundational
  • Parts for genetic circuits
  • New chassis (environment, etc.)
  • Optimizing existing parts (e.g., inverter)
  • Light sensor
  • Compartmentalization/insulation
  • Molecular screens (filters) that enable signal isolation and insulation (inside the cells and in between cells)

• Computational
  • modeling of biotech-relevant microorganisms

• Synthetic Biology Tools
  • Quality characterization techniques
  • Ways to insulate biological signals

• Metabolic Engineering
  • H2 production in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
  • Chemical degradation (toxin breakdown)
    • Oil
    • CO2
    • Plastics

• Genetic Circuit Engineering
  • Light-based repressilator
  • Light switch

• Biosensing
  • Ethylene biosensor
  • Algae that sense light and displays permanent memory