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<h2 class='modal-heading'>The Brief:</h2> Give 20-25 minute presentation about synthetic biology focusing on molecular biology techniques during the Oxford University Museum of Natural History ‘A Question of Taste’ day-long workshop.<br><br>
<h2 class='modal-heading'>The Brief:</h2> Give 20-25 minute presentation about synthetic biology focusing on molecular biology techniques during the Oxford University Museum of Natural History ‘A Question of Taste’ day-long workshop.<br><br>
<h2 class='modal-heading'>Content:</h2>In the course of the day the students undertook PCR, restriction enzyme digest and gel electrophoresis so we discussed how these techniques could be used in synthetic biology.<BR><BR>
<h2 class='modal-heading'>Content:</h2>In the course of the day the students undertook PCR, restriction enzyme digest and gel electrophoresis so we discussed how these techniques could be used in synthetic biology.<BR><BR>
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We also developed a model of a plasmid and insert to demonstrate complementary ends and the problems with a one enzyme restriction digest and how this can be overcome by a double restriction enzyme digest.<br><br>
We also developed a model of a plasmid and insert to demonstrate complementary ends and the problems with a one enzyme restriction digest and how this can be overcome by a double restriction enzyme digest.<br><br>
<h2 class='modal-heading'>How were we informed by the survey and focus groups?</h2>
<h2 class='modal-heading'>How were we informed by the survey and focus groups?</h2>
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- Addressing the concern raised in our focus group that the possibilities presented about synthetic biology are ‘over-hyped’ we only gave examples of synthetic biology projects that have been successfully undertaken.  
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- Addressing the concern raised in our focus group that the possibilities presented about synthetic biology are ‘over-hyped’ we only gave examples of synthetic biology projects that have been successfully undertaken. <br>
- Included discussion as to why we use antibiotic resistance genes (which in one session lead to a discussion of alternative selectable markers).<br><br>
- Included discussion as to why we use antibiotic resistance genes (which in one session lead to a discussion of alternative selectable markers).<br><br>
<h2 class='modal-heading'>What did we improve for our second go?</h2>
<h2 class='modal-heading'>What did we improve for our second go?</h2>
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<h1 class='modal-heading'>Introducing iGEM @ the UNIQ Biochemistry Summer School</h1>
<h1 class='modal-heading'>Introducing iGEM @ the UNIQ Biochemistry Summer School</h1>
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<h2 class='modal-heading'>Audience:</h2> ~40 A-level students who are thinking of applying to university to study Biochemistry attending a free residential academic summer-camp.  
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<h2 class='modal-heading'>Audience:</h2> ~40 A-level students who are thinking of applying to university to study Biochemistry attending a free residential academic summer-camp. <br><br>
<h2 class='modal-heading'>Content:</h2> Introduction to synthetic biology and the iGEM competition focusing on the competition as a future opportunity for them.<br><br>
<h2 class='modal-heading'>Content:</h2> Introduction to synthetic biology and the iGEM competition focusing on the competition as a future opportunity for them.<br><br>
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See our <a href="https://2014.igem.org/Team:Oxford/P&P_communication">Communication page</a> in our Policies and Practises area for more details!
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Events
Click on a picture to find out about our events associated with the Oxford University Biochemistry Department, our public engagement events and what we got up to when we visited other iGEM teams.
Oxford Events
Public Engagement


Check out our Public Participation page in our Policy and Practises section to see our investigation of public opinion of synthetic biology.

Events Attended