iGEM as a biotechnology tool for research, innovation, and education.
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https://doi.org/10.24310/enbio.18.194.2026.19700Keywords:
iGEM, synthetic biology, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurshipAbstract
Background. More than 8 million tons of plant waste are generated in Andalusia each year. Farmers must weigh the costs associated with disposing of these products, which is why many choose to burn this waste, thereby producing polluting byproducts from combustion. Thus, the iGEM_UMA 2022 team, with the StarchSTEM project, aims to give these plant waste materials a second life by converting them into a value-added product: starch.
Methodology. To tackle this competition, the iGEM_UMA team created an innovative organic organizational system for the iGEM competition that allows for a comprehensive and multidisciplinary view of the problem while fostering a healthy and communicative work environment; within this framework, the rotating leadership system was highly praised by iGEM and the judging panel.
Conclusions. It was concluded that it is possible to create an organism capable of producing starch from cellulose waste. Furthermore, the organic organizational system was highlighted by the judging panel as outstanding and was noted as an innovation never seen before.
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