DNADetect – Calgary, Alberta Rising neurodegenerative disorders are linked to blood-brain barrier damage, leading to significant health and economic burdens. Current diagnostic methods are slow, lack sensitivity, and fail to offer early detection, exacerbating...
Bac2Root – Lethbridge, Alberta Bac2Root Health is an innovative product designed to combat Clubroot disease in canola crops using synthetic biology. This product focuses on engineering beneficial microorganisms in the soil to create a sustainable and biological...
Metalloslayer – Calgary, Alberta Water contamination remains a critical global issue, impacting human health and ecosystems alike. As the world’s largest and most crucial resource, there’s a pressing need for accessible and sustainable innovations in water...
NanoHeme – Calgary, Alberta There is a constant need for blood, yet the supply of human-donated blood is limited and has a short shelf life. This shortage is critical in emergency trauma incidences, where hemorrhaging is responsible for 40% of trauma-related...
Bo-Find – Lethbridge High School, Alberta The Lethbridge High School iGEM team, who aim to address world and local sustainability issues through STEM technologies, introduce Bo-Find, a rapid detection device for bovine respiratory disease. Our project emphasizes...