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'''Email:''' [mailto:igem@admin.iitd.ac.in igem@admin.iitd.ac.in]
'''Email:''' [mailto:igem@admin.iitd.ac.in igem@admin.iitd.ac.in]


Synthetic Biology Club — international competition in genetic engineering
'''Instagram:''' [https://www.instagram.com/igem_iitd/ @igem_iitd]


The Problem
'''Overall coordinator:''' Parth Rajput


=== Heavy metals and oil from  industry effluents are intoxicating  our soil and water bodies ===
iGEM IIT Delhi is a synthetic biology club that participates in the international iGEM competition, focusing on genetic engineering and innovative solutions to real-world problems. The club engages students in various activities that promote learning and collaboration in the field of synthetic biology.


====== The textile industry, and automobile parts industry are the primary contributors to heavy metal contamination, accounting for 75% of the whole pollution in Yamuna, a major Indian river and the primary source of water for 57 million people in India ======
== Activities ==
* Regular workshops and sessions on synthetic biology topics, including bioremediation, probiotics, and microbiome health.
* Competitions such as the Microbe Innovation Ideathon, encouraging participants to develop innovative solutions using synthetic biology.
* Educational outreach initiatives, including sessions at local schools to inspire younger students about science and biology.
* Team-building activities that foster collaboration and camaraderie among members, enhancing their skills and teamwork.


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== Flagship Events ==
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* '''Microbe Innovation Ideathon''': A competition aimed at generating innovative ideas for using microbes to solve health and sustainability challenges.
<br/><small>Your Image</small></div>
* '''Bioremediation Conclave''': An event focused on discussions and learning about bioremediation techniques and their applications.
* '''GENE-RIC Quiz''': An engaging quiz event that explores the influence of biology in various fields, open to all IIT Delhi students.
* '''Tryst 2024 - GenoQuest''': A competition designed to challenge participants in computational biology and genomics.


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== Collaborations ==
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* Collaborates with other iGEM teams, such as iGEM MIT-MAHE, for joint events and knowledge exchange.
<br/><small>Your Image</small></div>
* Engages with local educational institutions for outreach programs, promoting science education among younger students.
* Partners with companies like Premas Biotech, which provides support and sponsorship for their projects and initiatives.


=== Diseases due to heavy metal  exposure are a pandemic which is silentely eating the world. ===
== Event Timeline ==


====== 62.5% Of Developmental Intellectual Disability caused by lead exposure (IHME, 2019).  The effects of heavy metal poisoning are visible too late; Direct elimination of metals from the body is inconvenient. ======
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=== Chemical Surfactants are doing more harm than good. ===
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====== Linear Alkylbenzene Sulphonates (LAS) is a commonly used surfactant in treating industrial waste, but it has been found to cause harm to fish gills and disrupt the swimming patterns of blue mussels, among other negative effects on aquatic wildlife. ======
| '''THINK FAST. AIM TRUE.''' || February 28 - March 1, 2026 || A high-speed competition where participants match DNA bases under pressure, testing memory and teamwork skills.
 
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| '''Microbe Innovation Ideathon''' || September 17, 2025 || A pan-India competition encouraging innovative solutions using microbes to address health and sustainability challenges.
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<br/><small>Your Image</small></div>
| '''Microbe Innovation Ideathon''' || August 5, 2025 || An initiative to showcase innovative solutions in synthetic biology, with prizes for the best concepts and feasibility.
 
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=== Marine Ecology and Natural Vegetation are adversely affected in direct and indirect ways ===
 
====== Heavy metal pollution can lead to catastrophic adverse effects such as declines in species diversity, disruptions in food chains, and damage to sensitive habitats like coral reefs. Moreover, heavy metal pollution is linked to diseases in marine organisms, such as "Minamata disease" in fish and "Coral Bleaching Syndrome" in corals, further threatening biodiversity. ======
 
== We embarked on a mission, building on last year's foundation: crafting a comprehensive solution to combat heavy metal pollution effectively ==
 
=== Facing the challenges of existing chemical treatments both their harsh environmental impact and economic constraints ===
 
=== We introduced a biochemical approach last year in the  form of lead binding protein expression to effectively remediate  the metal from our surroundings. ===
 
== After deeper analysis, we identified three significant shortcomings in current biochemical solutions ==
 
==== Limited specificity to a single metal ion. ====
 
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==== Inefficacy in extracting organometallic complexes, the predominant form of many heavy metals. ====
 
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==== Direct exposure of genetically modified organisms to the environment. ====
 
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We identified a product that could counter these issues while being useful for universal heavy metal remediation -
 
=== Biosurfactants! ===
 
Thus we embark on a journey to open doors for enhancing their production by producing them in a model organism like ecoli.
 
 
[](https://2023.igem.wiki/iit-delhi/description)
 
[https://2023.igem.wiki/iit-delhi/description '''Project''']
 
[](https://2023.igem.wiki/iit-delhi/results)
 
[https://2023.igem.wiki/iit-delhi/results '''Wet Lab''']
 
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[https://2023.igem.wiki/iit-delhi/model '''Dry Lab''']
 
[](https://2023.igem.wiki/iit-delhi/human-practices)
 
[https://2023.igem.wiki/iit-delhi/human-practices '''Human Practices''']
 
[](https://2023.igem.wiki/iit-delhi/education)
 
[https://2023.igem.wiki/iit-delhi/education '''Education''']
 
[](https://2023.igem.wiki/iit-delhi/team)
 
[https://2023.igem.wiki/iit-delhi/team '''Team''']
 
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== See Also ==
== See Also ==

Latest revision as of 20:46, 20 May 2026

iGEM

Website: 2023.igem.wiki/iit-delhi

Email: igem@admin.iitd.ac.in

Instagram: @igem_iitd

Overall coordinator: Parth Rajput

iGEM IIT Delhi is a synthetic biology club that participates in the international iGEM competition, focusing on genetic engineering and innovative solutions to real-world problems. The club engages students in various activities that promote learning and collaboration in the field of synthetic biology.

Activities

  • Regular workshops and sessions on synthetic biology topics, including bioremediation, probiotics, and microbiome health.
  • Competitions such as the Microbe Innovation Ideathon, encouraging participants to develop innovative solutions using synthetic biology.
  • Educational outreach initiatives, including sessions at local schools to inspire younger students about science and biology.
  • Team-building activities that foster collaboration and camaraderie among members, enhancing their skills and teamwork.

Flagship Events

  • Microbe Innovation Ideathon: A competition aimed at generating innovative ideas for using microbes to solve health and sustainability challenges.
  • Bioremediation Conclave: An event focused on discussions and learning about bioremediation techniques and their applications.
  • GENE-RIC Quiz: An engaging quiz event that explores the influence of biology in various fields, open to all IIT Delhi students.
  • Tryst 2024 - GenoQuest: A competition designed to challenge participants in computational biology and genomics.

Collaborations

  • Collaborates with other iGEM teams, such as iGEM MIT-MAHE, for joint events and knowledge exchange.
  • Engages with local educational institutions for outreach programs, promoting science education among younger students.
  • Partners with companies like Premas Biotech, which provides support and sponsorship for their projects and initiatives.

Event Timeline

Event Date/Period Description
THINK FAST. AIM TRUE. February 28 - March 1, 2026 A high-speed competition where participants match DNA bases under pressure, testing memory and teamwork skills.
Microbe Innovation Ideathon September 17, 2025 A pan-India competition encouraging innovative solutions using microbes to address health and sustainability challenges.
Microbe Innovation Ideathon August 5, 2025 An initiative to showcase innovative solutions in synthetic biology, with prizes for the best concepts and feasibility.

See Also

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