Synthetic Biology and the International Genetically Engineered Machines Competition
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Engineering a Biological Revolution
The new field of synthetic biology promises to change health care, computer technology, the production of biofuels, and more. Students participating in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition are on the front lines of this revolution.
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