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Cya-No-More – A synthetic biology solution to the problem of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) in Southern Alberta and around the world
University of Lethbridge iGEM – Lethbridge, AB Using genetically engineered phage-like particles to combat blue-green algae bloom Team Grade Level: Undergraduate Team Experience Level: Advanced STEM Focus: Synthetic Biology Cyanobacteria are a natural part of lakes and oceans at nearly […] View Story
CelluCoat – Using recycled fruit waste to develop a bacterial cellulose-based edible, preservative coating for fruits and vegetables
CelluCoat – University of Calgary iGEM – Calgary, AB Developing an edible preservative coating for fruit & vegetables to reduce food waste. Team Grade Level: Undergraduate Team Experience Level: Advanced STEM Focus: Synthetic Biology Each year, over 58% […] View Story
Food Flip – Fresh produce exchange app
Food Flip – Rundle – Calgary, AB Building a fresh produce exchange app to reduce food waste Globally ⅓ of food produced ends up unused. In Canada alone, about 2 million tonnes of edible food is wasted. On a smaller […] View Story
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