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Igem Vs. The Cheese Killer | College Of Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering
Igem Vs. The Cheese Killer | College Of Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering
College of Engineering News
Cheese manufacturing is under attack by a type of virus called bacteriophages. The viruses infect bacteria used in the dairy fermentation process that yields our beloved cheese and yoghurt. Utah State’s 2015 International Genetically Engineered Machines, or iGEM, team has been researching ways to fight back against the virus. The iGEM event is a competition that promotes student involvement in real world synthetic biology research.
Igem Jamboree | Biological Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering
Igem Jamboree | Biological Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering
College of Engineering News
The 2015 iGEM Giant Jamboree was an inspiring and enjoyable experience for members of Utah State’s iGEM team. Sara Gertsch, Chad Nielsen, Alex Torgesen, and Tom Overbeck traveled to Boston with Dr. Charles Miller for the 11th annual Jamboree from September 24th to September 28th and presented on this year’s team project, “LactoWare: Reprogramming Lactic Acid Bacteria to Fight Malicious Viruses.” The project was well received, and the judges awarded the team a silver medal.
When not involved in the oral presentation and two poster sessions, team members were able to attend presentations by other teams and workshops that provided …