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From 2013.igem.org

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

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Construction of a living detection system or biosensor of allergens using Luciferase

A common problem in todays society is allergies. To be able to quickly detect the precence of an antigen we are developing a biosensor. The sensor is created by letting genetically modified E.Coli produce a complex consisting of an antibody and a fluorescent protein. When this complex comes in contact with a certain antigen attached to another fluorescent protein, it will emit light. This light will be discovered by a detector and translated into an electrical signal. Using this method, very small amounts of an antigen can be measured and ampified.

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July 24

Today we were interviewed on the Swedish radio channel ”Sveriges Radio P4 Östergötland” Anna and David got to explain what we are trying to do in our project and inform people about synthetic biology and the iGEM competition. They did a great job! If you want to listen to the interview (in Swedish) just click on the link below!

http://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=2949&artikel=5600104