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Each year, the poultry industry produces over two billion pounds of feather waste that's processed into low-grade animal feed. But recent research has shown that feather keratin can actually be quite useful.
Each year, the poultry industry produces over two billion pounds of feather waste that's processed into low-grade animal feed. But recent research has shown that feather keratin can actually be quite useful.
Curious about us? Meet the energetic and dedicated team that made competing this year possible! Learn a bit about us- our passions, our hobbies, and our quirks.
We’d be happy to have you! This summer, we've learned a lot about what it takes to organize a team, choose a project, find a lab , and secure funding for iGEM. Next year will be better than ever. Get in touch!