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<h6>Acceptance survey</h6>
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First we designed a poll aimed at knowing about the current knowledge and prejudices against synthetic biology.</br>
First we designed a poll aimed at knowing about the current knowledge and prejudices against synthetic biology.</br>
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<li>Would you like to know more about it?</li>
<li>Would you like to know more about it?</li>
<li>What appreciation level would you give to products of synthetic biology?</li>
<li>What appreciation level would you give to products of synthetic biology?</li>
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<li>Do you think these products are have advantages in everyday life?</li>
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<li>Do you think these products have advantages in everyday life?</li>
<li>What about inconvenients?</li>
<li>What about inconvenients?</li>
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<li>If you were given water purified thanks to modified bacteria, would you use it?</li>
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<li>If you were given water purified by modified bacteria, would you use it?</li>
<li>Would you use water purified through synthetic biology techniques for domestic purpose?</li>
<li>Would you use water purified through synthetic biology techniques for domestic purpose?</li>
<li>What about drinking water?</li>
<li>What about drinking water?</li>
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<p>We note that the groups containing the most people have the opposite profiles : </p>
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<p>We note that the groups containing the most people have the opposite profiles: </p>
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<p>  - 24% ('Informed-Favorable') of the people knew about synthetic biology and the issues it raises but were still supportive of it, or at least not against it</p>
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<p>  - 24% ('Informed-Favorable') of the people knew about synthetic biology and the issues it raises but were still supportive of it, or at least not against it;</p>
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<p>  - 25% ('Little informed-Unfavorable') knew a little less about it but were completely opposed to using its products. </p>
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<p>  - 25% ('Little informed-Unfavorable') knew a little less about it but were completely opposed to using its products;</p>
<p>  - 17% of people ('Informed-Unfavorable-User with restrictions') have, like in the 'Little informed-Unfavorable' group, a little understanding of what synthetic biology is and are against purifying drinking water through its processes but are fine with using it for purifying water that will be used for domestic purposes. </p>
<p>  - 17% of people ('Informed-Unfavorable-User with restrictions') have, like in the 'Little informed-Unfavorable' group, a little understanding of what synthetic biology is and are against purifying drinking water through its processes but are fine with using it for purifying water that will be used for domestic purposes. </p>
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<p> The two remaining groups have both little knowledge about synthetic biology. </p>
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<p> The two remaining groups both have little knowledge about synthetic biology. </p>
<p> However, as we can see there’s a paradox in the answer of the 'Little informed-Favorable-User with restrictions group', which represents 20% of the panel, as they seem rather acceptant of synthetic biology, and yet would choose water purified with physical or chemical methods over methods involving synthetic biology. </p>
<p> However, as we can see there’s a paradox in the answer of the 'Little informed-Favorable-User with restrictions group', which represents 20% of the panel, as they seem rather acceptant of synthetic biology, and yet would choose water purified with physical or chemical methods over methods involving synthetic biology. </p>
<p>Our interpretation is that despite not being against these techniques, these people may still consider the conventional ones more efficient and safe. They are therefore less oriented towards synthetic biology than the people of the 'Not informed-Favorable group' (14%  of the answers) who, despite not knowing anything about synthetic biology, would still be willing to use it without reluctance. We can see it as a proof that many people still don’t have prejudices against this science.</p></br></div>
<p>Our interpretation is that despite not being against these techniques, these people may still consider the conventional ones more efficient and safe. They are therefore less oriented towards synthetic biology than the people of the 'Not informed-Favorable group' (14%  of the answers) who, despite not knowing anything about synthetic biology, would still be willing to use it without reluctance. We can see it as a proof that many people still don’t have prejudices against this science.</p></br></div>
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We also wanted to determine if the profile was related to geographic localisation and hence, culture. Here are the proportions, in percents, of people from each country in each cluster :
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We also wanted to determine if the profile was related to geographic localization and hence, culture. Here are the proportions, in percents, of people from each country in each cluster:
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<h6>Spreading the word</h6>
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<p>Gladly, our message was heard loud and clear. After finding the general opinion about synthetic biology in a scientific environment, the next step was to raise awareness to the not specialized audience. Several publications in the newspaper or at the television gave voice to our project. Our initiative was appreciated and at the same time enabled us to share the amazing, infinite possibilities that the synthetic biology can offer. </p>
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<p>Gladly, our message was heard loud and clear. After finding the general opinion about synthetic biology in a scientific environment, the next step was to raise awareness to the not specialized audience. Several publications in the newspaper or at the television gave voice to our project. Our initiative was appreciated and at the same time enabled us to share the amazing, infinite possibilities that synthetic biology can offer. </p>
<p>Some of the internet and newspapers articles:</p>
<p>Some of the internet and newspapers articles:</p>
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<a href="http://labiotech.fr/les-equipes-francaise-lassaut-digem-2014-competition-mondiale-biologie-synthetique/">La Biotech</a><br>
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<a href="http://www.sbedu.eu/index.php/74-how-to-engineer-bacteria-and-recover-heavy-metals-from-contaminated-water">Systems Biology Educational Portal </a><br>
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<a href="http://bit.ly/1otUNJg">Le Progrès  </a><br>
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<a href="http://bit.ly/UF4vBg ">La Biotech </a><br>
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<a href=" http://bit.ly/1kL66Sw">France 3 Rhône-Alpes</a><br>
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<a href=" ">free space </a><br>
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<p>Also, the members of the team are actively involved in INSA ADN Concept Club, an association that supports this initiative with its newsletter and many other activities. </p>
 
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<li>Direct Matin, from 4th of September 2014, "A l'INSA on mise sur le Nickel pour avoir l'or" </li>
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<li>Le Progrès, from 7th of August 2014, <a href="http://bit.ly/1otUNJg">"Des étudiants visent l'or à un concours international d'ingénierie biologique" </a></li>
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<li>La Biotech, <a href="http://labiotech.fr/les-equipes-francaise-lassaut-digem-2014-competition-mondiale-biologie-synthetique/">"Les équipes françaises à l'assaut d'IGEM 2014, la compétition mondiale de la biologie de synthétique" </a></li>
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<li>France 3 Rhône-Alpes, <a href="http://bit.ly/1kL66Sw">"Des vacances qui pourraient valoir de l'or"</a> </li>
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<li>En Vue, <a href="http://envue.insa-lyon.fr/2014sept/art2_0914.php">"Participation d'une équipe INSA Lyon au concours IGEM 2014"</a></li>
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<li>French National TV, see video:</li>
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<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x285bje_curly-on-france-3-reportage-sous-titre_tech"><img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2014/5/5f/France3.png" alt="les filles au labo"  
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<p>Also, the members of the team are actively involved in the INSA ADN Concept Club, an association that supports this initiative with its newsletter and many other activities (<a href="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2014/e/e8/Newsletter1.pdf" target="_blank">see newsletter here</a>). </p>
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<img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2014/a/ab/For-dummies.png" alt="CurLy'on for dummies" width="300px" style="margin-left: 220px;"/>
<img src="https://static.igem.org/mediawiki/2014/a/ab/For-dummies.png" alt="CurLy'on for dummies" width="300px" style="margin-left: 220px;"/>
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<div align="justify"><p>This video explains the basic concept of CurLy'on project and its applications as a heavy metal filter in a fun and simple way. With this video, we wanted to make the general public understand the  importance of our project and how it works, as we believe mass-vulgarisation is beneficial for both general public and the scientific world.</p></br>  
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<div align="justify"><p>This video explains the basic concept of CurLy'on project and its applications as a heavy metal filter in a fun and simple way. With this video, we wanted to make the general public understand the  importance of our project and how it works, as we believe mass-vulgarization is beneficial for both general public and the scientific world.</p></br>  
   
   
<h5>The CurLy'on Project</h5><br/>
<h5>The CurLy'on Project</h5><br/>
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<div align="justify"><p> As a part of the project, we went for a walk in the Gerland Biopole to learn more about the past and the future of biotechnology in Lyon. With the following interactive map, you can follow our steps and accompany us on a tour across the Gerland biopole in Lyon.</p>
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<div align="justify"><p> As a part of the project, we went for a walk in the Gerland Biopole to learn more about the past and the future of biotechnology in Lyon. With the following interactive map, you can follow our steps and accompany us on a tour across the Gerland Biopole in Lyon.</p>
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<p>This walk was presented by Marianne CHOUTEAU (IGEM instructor).</p></br>  
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<p>This walk was presented by Marianne CHOUTEAU (iGEM instructor).</p></br>  
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Latest revision as of 02:28, 18 October 2014

Curly'on - IGEM 2014 INSA-LYON

This Human Practice section aims at explaining the synthetic biology field as a compromise between science and society.
Our approach includes an international survey aiming at understanding the perception of synthetic biology and the impact of our biotechnology project by the public opinion. We insist on the historical approach of biology in Lyon (France) because it's an example of how population and scientists co-build science, technology, health and environment within a society.


  • Rising awareness


  • CurLy'on for dummies


  • Walk in the Lyon Biopole