<h2>Detect and Destroy: Building FRED and OSCAR</h2>
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<p><b>Tailings ponds</b> are large bodies of water containing <b>toxic compounds</b> that accumulate as a byproduct of the oil extraction process in the oil sands of northern Alberta. These toxic and corrosive compounds are a potential <b>environmental and economic concern</b> to Alberta and to other areas. The University of Calgary 2012 iGEM team aims to develop a collection of toxin-sensing and degrading organisms <b>to detect and destroy (bioremediate) the toxins</b>, turning them into useable <b>hydrocarbons</b>.</p>
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<p><b>FRED and OSCAR</b> are the two projects we are working on this year. Take a look at the descriptions below to learn more!</p>