NanoGuide – bird flu RNA sensor

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University of Calgary iGEM – Calgary, Alberta
By capping a porous nanoparticle with RNA, we can attach a protein in a way that when a target RNA is present, the protein will cut the cap and release a cargo. This serves as a Bird Flu RNA sensor.
Team Grade Level: Collegiate
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STEM Focus: Synthetic Biology
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October 9, 2025

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