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== Introduction ==
== Background ==


Engineers don't normally receive much education in biochemistry and cell biology. One of the challenges they face when entering the iGEM project is how to start learning about synthetic biology. The aim of this guide is to give an introduction to synthetic biology that will be useful for engineers.
Engineers don't normally possess a detailed knowledge of biochemistry and cell biology. One of the challenges they face when entering the iGEM project is how to start learning about the biological concepts that are involved in synthetic biology.  


It was proposed that any information found useful should be posted to this page. Eventually, it should have several sections, taking the form of a textbook.
The aim of this guide is to give an overview of the applicable biological concepts that will be useful for engineers engaging in synthetic biology. It is compiled by the biologists of the iGEM team for the engineers in a hope that the reciprocal exchange of knowledge and expertise would greatly benefit the team in future brainstorming sessions and experimental design and planning.


== Proposed Sections ==


Write down your proposed sections here. Eventually, this will become a table of contents for the guide.
== Biological Concepts ==


* Glossary of useful terms
* [[IGEM:IMPERIAL/2007/Tutorials/Guide for Engineers/Central Dogma of Molecular Biology|Central Dogma of Molecular Biology]]
* Organisation of the Cell
** [[Media:icgems_centraldogma1.ppt|PPT Part I]]
* Amino Acids, Proteins, and Enzymes
*** Topics discussed: The basics, DNA replication & transcription
* The Cell Membrane
** [[Media:icgems_centraldogma2.ppt|PPT Part II]]
* Membrane Transport
*** Topics discussed: Translation, protein trafficking and cell-cell communications & Criticisms of the central dogma
* Membrane Receptors
 
* The Cytoskeleton
 
* Cell Adhesion
* [[IGEM:IMPERIAL/2007/Tutorials/Guide for Engineers/Standard Lab Techniques|Standard Laboratory Techniques]]
* Organisation of the Cell Nucleus
** [[Media:icgems_labtech.ppt|PPT]]
* ...
*** Topics discussed: Restriction enzymes, gel electrophoresis, blotting techniques-Southern, Northern and Western, DNA sequencing, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), recombinant DNA & gene cloning
 
 
* [[IGEM:IMPERIAL/2007/Tutorials/Guide for Engineers/Glossary of Terms| Glossary of Useful Terms]]
 
== Questions for Biologists ==
 
Unsure about concepts or having an insatiable desire to know more about biology? Questions and comments can be posted and discussed here.

Latest revision as of 08:50, 9 August 2007

Background

Engineers don't normally possess a detailed knowledge of biochemistry and cell biology. One of the challenges they face when entering the iGEM project is how to start learning about the biological concepts that are involved in synthetic biology.

The aim of this guide is to give an overview of the applicable biological concepts that will be useful for engineers engaging in synthetic biology. It is compiled by the biologists of the iGEM team for the engineers in a hope that the reciprocal exchange of knowledge and expertise would greatly benefit the team in future brainstorming sessions and experimental design and planning.


Biological Concepts


  • Standard Laboratory Techniques
    • PPT
      • Topics discussed: Restriction enzymes, gel electrophoresis, blotting techniques-Southern, Northern and Western, DNA sequencing, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), recombinant DNA & gene cloning


Questions for Biologists

Unsure about concepts or having an insatiable desire to know more about biology? Questions and comments can be posted and discussed here.

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