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| − | Hello You!
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| − | Hello You!
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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?
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| − | <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Team"> Click Here. </a>
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| − | Water is arguably our most precious resource.
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| − | Unfortunately, increased use of pharmaceuticals including antidepressants and chemotherapeutic medications are contaminating this valuable resource.
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| − | After human 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.
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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 both society and ecological systems.
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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.
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| − | 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.
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| − | 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.
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| − | To achieve the detection of antidepressants, we set up a three step approach <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Design"> project design </a>.
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| − | Next, we performed these steps in the lab, which resulted into interesting <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Results">findings</a>.
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| − | Since we wanted to enlighten others about biotechnology, water safety and valorisation, we engaged the public at several outreach event, including our <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Conference"> biotechnology conference </a> and “Weekend of Science”, establishing an open discussion. 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>
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| − | We also had to find the means to fund our project.
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| − | Luckily, some parties were willing to invest
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| − | their time and capital in us.
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| − | We are very grateful to our <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Sponsors">sponsors</a> and <a href = "https://2018.igem.org/Team:Utrecht/Attributions">other contributors</a>.
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| − | A special thank you for your help!
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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.
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| − | We, Team Utrecht 2018, proudly present you our applied product:
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