Working together as a cross-functional team to explore how synthetic biology can help us understand more about Alzeimer's.
30.10.2023
Discover the 'Decholesterizer' - the IITChicago iGEM team project!
Using synthetic biology, the IITChicago iGEM team aims to harness the power of a patient's own genetic system to regulate choleste...
Superbugbuster, a project by the iGEM insa-ens-Lyon1 team!
The SUPERBUGBUSTER project from the French Lyon based team envisions a future where antibiotics remain effective.
Cell culture hacks | human iPSC-derived microglia
Top tips for culturing iPSC-derived microglia
A head for heights: Sir Greg Winter reflects on his experiences
The entrepreneur reflects on his experiences in the world of biologics, winning a Nobel and his role on the bit.bio board.
The Promise of Exon Skipping Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Exon skipping therapy with antisense oligonucleotides is a promising therapy for DMD. This blog covers the underlying mechanisms o...
From student to mentor: my journey with iGEM and the impact of synbio
Marija Kesic, Research Assistant at bit.bio transitioned from former iGEM competitor to mentor. She discusses the role she plays i...
A Molecular Portrait of ALS and FTD
ALS and FTD are closely related diseases, both showing protein aggregation and axon degeneration. This blog covers similarities be...
Cell culture hacks | human iPSC-derived skeletal myocytes
Top tips for culturing iPSC-derived muscle cells include optimising ECM coating, optimising cell seeding density and thorough mixi...