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| − | Welcome to our wiki page. We are Team Utrecht 2018, a very diverse team from Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Want to know more about our team? | + | Welcome to our wiki page. We are <b>Team Utrecht 2018</b>, a very <b>diverse</b> team from <b>Utrecht University</b> in the Netherlands. Want to know more about our team? |
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| − | Water is arguably our most precious resource. | + | <b>Water</b> is arguably our most <b> precious resource</b>. |
| − | Unfortunately, increased use of pharmaceuticals including antidepressants and chemotherapeutic medications are contaminating this valuable resource. | + | Unfortunately, increased use of <b>pharmaceuticals</b> including <b>antidepressants</b> and chemotherapeutic medications are contaminating this valuable resource. |
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| − | After | + | After use of these medications, <b>remnants</b> are <b>disposed</b> through the sewage systems and eventually <b>contaminate surface waters</b>, resulting in an increased <b>pollutant concentration</b> in the <b>environment</b>. |
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| − | These pharmaceutical waste products are still biologically active in vertebrates. For example, even low concentrations of antidepressants pose a threat to | + | These <b>pharmaceutical waste products</b> are still <b>biologically active</b> in vertebrates.</br> For example, even low concentrations of antidepressants pose a <b>threat to ecological systems</b>. |
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| − | We talked to water treatment companies, specialists and other stakeholders about how to improve current detection methods. Key requirements for our biosensor included safety, accuracy, high measurement rates and low costs. | + | We talked to <b>water treatment companies</b>, <b>specialists</b> and other <b>stakeholders</b> about how to <b>improve</b> current detection <b>methods</b>. Key <b>requirements</b> for our biosensor included <b>safety</b>, <b>accuracy</b>, <b>high measurement rates</b> and <b>low costs</b>. |
See more on <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Human_Practices"> Integrated Human Practices.</a> | See more on <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Human_Practices"> Integrated Human Practices.</a> | ||
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| − | Based on the input of experts and stakeholders, we developed the DeTaXion biosensor. DeTaXion improves identification of antidepressants in water, based on the chemotaxis pathway of E. coli. | + | Based on the <b>input</b> of experts and stakeholders, we developed the <b>DeTaXion biosensor</b>. <b>DeTaXion</b> improves <b>identification</b> of <b>antidepressants</b> in water, based on the <b>chemotaxis pathway</b> of <i>E. coli.</i> |
For a more detailed discussion you can visit our <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Description"> Project Description.</a> | For a more detailed discussion you can visit our <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Description"> Project Description.</a> | ||
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| − | The chemotaxis pathway was adjusted in such a manner that E. coli can detect antidepressants. Upon recognition of the antidepressant agents, the light signal produced by the E. coli changes. | + | To achieve the <b>detection of antidepressants</b>, we set up a <b>three step</b> approach <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Design">Project Design</a>. The <b>chemotaxis pathway</b> of <i>Escherichia coli</i> was <b>adjusted</b> in such a manner that <i>E. coli</i> can detect antidepressants. Upon <b>recognition</b> of the antidepressant agents, the <b>light signal</b> produced by the <i>E. coli</i> changes. The <b>concentration range</b> to be detected was customized. |
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| − | + | Next, we performed these steps in the <b>lab</b>, which resulted into interesting <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Results">Findings</a>.</br></br> | |
| − | </br></br> | + | Including a successfully developed <b>platform</b> to test the functionality of the <b>hybrid receptors</b>. |
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| − | Since we wanted to enlighten others about biotechnology, water safety and valorisation, we engaged the public at several outreach | + | Since we wanted to <b>enlighten</b> others about <b>biotechnology</b>, <b>water safety</b> and <b>valorisation</b>, we engaged the public at several <b>outreach events</b>, including our <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Conference"> biotechnology conference </a> and <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Public_Engagement#Events">“Weekend of Science”</a>, establishing an <b>open discussion</b>. More about this topic can be found in <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Public_Engagement">Public Engagement</a>. |
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| − | Furthermore, we <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Collaborations">collaborated</a> with other iGEM teams to get valuable insights.</div> | + | Furthermore, we <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Collaborations">collaborated</a> with other iGEM teams to get <b>valuable insights.</b></div> |
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After a lot of late nights, long hours in the laboratory, insightful conversations with stakeholders, sweat (maybe some tears) and a massive amount of laughter and joy. | After a lot of late nights, long hours in the laboratory, insightful conversations with stakeholders, sweat (maybe some tears) and a massive amount of laughter and joy. | ||
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| − | We, Team Utrecht 2018, proudly present you our applied product: | + | We, <b>Team Utrecht 2018</b>, proudly present you our <b>applied product:</b> |
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| − | <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Applied_Design"><i style = "font-size: 1.6vw"><u><b>DeTaXion</a>: A biosensor to rapidly identify harmful | + | <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Applied_Design"><i style = "font-size: 1.6vw"><u><b>DeTaXion</a>: A biosensor to rapidly identify harmful pharmaceuticals in surface waters.</i> |
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Latest revision as of 19:56, 6 December 2018
Hello You!
Welcome to our wiki page. We are Team Utrecht 2018, a very diverse team from Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Want to know more about our team?
Click Here.
Water is arguably our most precious resource.
Unfortunately, increased use of pharmaceuticals including antidepressants and chemotherapeutic medications are contaminating this valuable resource.
After use of these medications, remnants are disposed through the sewage systems and eventually contaminate surface waters, resulting in an increased pollutant concentration in the environment.
These pharmaceutical waste products are still biologically active in vertebrates. For example, even low concentrations of antidepressants pose a threat to ecological systems.
We talked to water treatment companies, specialists and other stakeholders about how to improve current detection methods. Key requirements for our biosensor included safety, accuracy, high measurement rates and low costs.
See more on Integrated Human Practices.
Based on the input of experts and stakeholders, we developed the DeTaXion biosensor. DeTaXion improves identification of antidepressants in water, based on the chemotaxis pathway of E. coli.
For a more detailed discussion you can visit our Project Description.
To achieve the detection of antidepressants, we set up a three step approach Project Design. The chemotaxis pathway of Escherichia coli was adjusted in such a manner that E. coli can detect antidepressants. Upon recognition of the antidepressant agents, the light signal produced by the E. coli changes. The concentration range to be detected was customized.
Next, we performed these steps in the lab, which resulted into interesting Findings.
Including a successfully developed platform to test the functionality of the hybrid receptors.
Since we wanted to enlighten others about biotechnology, water safety and valorisation, we engaged the public at several outreach events, including our biotechnology conference and “Weekend of Science”, establishing an open discussion. More about this topic can be found in Public Engagement.
Furthermore, we collaborated with other iGEM teams to get valuable insights.
We also had to find the means to fund our project.
Luckily, some parties were willing to invest
their time and capital in us.
We are very grateful to our Sponsors and other Contributors.
A special thank you for your help!
After a lot of late nights, long hours in the laboratory, insightful conversations with stakeholders, sweat (maybe some tears) and a massive amount of laughter and joy.
We, Team Utrecht 2018, proudly present you our applied product:
DeTaXion: A biosensor to rapidly identify harmful pharmaceuticals in surface waters.