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我們是台灣國立陽明交通大學iGEM團隊什麼是iGEM呢? What is iGEM? Want to know more about iGEM ?

iGEM 國際遺傳工程機器設計競賽
主要是屬於合成生物學的一項國際競賽，
International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM)competition is a worldwide synthetic biology competition.
想知道更多嗎? http://igem.org/About
iGEM官網
iGEM main page
http://igem.org/Main_Page
維基百科對iGEM的介紹
The introdution of iGEM on the wiki pedia
中文
http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/IGEM
English http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Genetically_Engineered_Machine
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GEM facebook社團
iGEM group on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/groups/igemmers/

從生活中發現問題，利用合成生物學、基因工程的方式來去解決世界上的各種問題，是一項除了可以學習理論知識外而能夠實踐為實際應用的一個競賽。
各隊伍提出自己該年度的project，在世界舞台與各地的隊伍交流競賽，藉此也可以和許許多多來自世界各地的iGEMer認識、交朋友；
另外，各個地區也常常會舉辦交流會來和其他隊伍交流互助；今年我們交大團隊NCTU_Formosa近幾年舉辦多次的國際基因工程交流會，廣邀台灣中國超過20隊的隊伍來到交大，我們也藉此認識了許多在台灣和中國大陸的好朋友。

現今iGEM在國際上已經有超過300個團隊，每年也都有新的團隊陸續成立；而我們交大團隊NCTU_Formosa則成立於2009年，幾年來都有很不錯的成績，在2013的團隊還拿下了亞洲區的冠軍!!
每年我們都有幸達成"超越創新、再創顛峰"的目標，期許在每個新年度，團隊都能夠穩定茁壯、超前出眾!!!

29/09/2025

✨ 加入 iGEM 2026！讓你的創意改變世界！✨

你是否曾想過：
🌱 把實驗室裡的小點子，變成能影響世界的實際成果？
🧬 用合成生物學打造前所未有的解決方案？
🌍 與來自全球的頂尖青年科學家交流、合作，站上國際舞台？

現在就是你的機會！🔥

我們正在招募 iGEM 2026 隊員，不管你有沒有實驗經驗，只要有熱情和想法，這裡就是你發揮的舞台！

📌 招募說明會
🗓 日期：10/15 20:00
📍 地點：科學三館 210

想報名嗎？
👉 馬上到我們 IG 主頁點選表單連結，填寫資料即可！

🌟 Join iGEM 2026 — Turn your creativity into real-world impact! 🌟

Have you ever dreamed of…
🔬 Transforming lab ideas into solutions that change the world?
🧬 Creating innovative projects through synthetic biology?
🌍 Connecting with top young scientists worldwide and stepping onto the international stage?

🔥 This is your chance! 🔥

We are recruiting iGEM 2026 team members — no matter your background, as long as you have passion and ideas, this is your stage to shine!

📌 Info Session
🗓 Date: 10/15, 20:00
📍 Location: SC 210

👉 Ready to join? Head to our IG bio and click the form link to sign up now!

30/06/2025

[Logo Reveal]

Greetings! We are the 2025 NYCU-Formosa team from NYCU in Taiwan. After several modifications and discussion, we can finally unveil our new logo.

The Logo of our team is composed of fox and cut DNA. The fox represents the symbol of NYCU, and in addition, the posture of the fox represents our team's attitude towards the future. The cut DNA represents our research theme this year: gene editing technology.

We are about to set off and work together with many iGEM teams to face this competition. Hope you like our logo and keep following our news!

15/10/2024

13年前交大跟陽明iGEMer同框，現在是真的在一起了❤

06/06/2024

🌱✨ 合成生物學 ✨🌱

合成生物學是透過工程原理改造生物，它結合了生物醫學與工程技術，透過基因編輯，使生物能表現出特定的樣態、行為或生成特定產物，並應用於醫學、農業、環境保護等不同領域。

至於如何將工程與生物結合，Biobricks 和 DBTL cycles 就是經典的例子✨

為了能夠簡易達成目的，科學家將具有特殊功能的 DNA 片段們進行修飾，使其能像積木一樣任意拼接，組合出想要的功能並表現，這就是生物積木 (Biobricks) 的運用🧩

而 DBTL cycles (Design-Build-Test-Learn Cycles) 則是透過設計解決方法、建構實驗設計、執行實驗測試，最後藉由實驗結果來反思並優化實驗，這四步驟的循環使科學家能不斷優化解決方法，進而獲得最佳成果。

這些方式皆是以工程方式來思考，並用生物技術來實作，使合成生物學不僅能達到跨領域的結合，在生醫領域的應用也更加廣泛。

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🌱✨ Synthetic Biology ✨🌱

Synthetic biology involves transforming living organisms through engineering ways. It combines biomedicine and engineering technology to enable organisms to exhibit specific traits, behaviors, or produce certain products through gene editing, with applications in medicine, agriculture, environmental protection, and more.

Regarding how to integrate engineering with biology, Biobricks and DBTL cycles are one of classic examples!✨

To achieve these goals easily, scientists modify DNA fragments with special functions so they can be assembled like building blocks to create and express desired functions. This is the application of Biobricks!🧩

The DBTL cycles (Design-Build-Test-Learn Cycles) involve designing solutions, constructing experimental designs, conducting experimental tests, and finally optimizing experiments based on the results. The four-step cycle allows scientists to continually refine solutions and achieve optimal outcomes.

These methods employ engineering thoughts and practice through biotechnology, enabling synthetic biology to not only integrate across different fields but also expand its applications in the biomedical field!

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30/05/2024

🧬 WHAT IS iGEM？🧬

國際遺傳工程機器設計競賽 (international Genetically Engineered Machine Competition, iGEM) 是一年一度世界級的合成生物學競賽，最初由麻省理工學院創辦，每年都會有數百隊隊伍參加！
比賽宗旨為培養跨領域基因工程的人才，促進各國高中乃至於研究所的學生們在合成生物學領域的學習、交流與合作👥🤝🏻

在 iGEM 比賽中，各團隊會結合生物工程、數學建模、資訊以及電子機械等專業領域來進行跨領域合作，而且還能透過與其他國內外隊伍合作，經過交流和互動優化彼此的 project！

參加 iGEM，能讓你學到許多領域的知識，成為跨領域的人才！同時也能夠學習到時間管理、團隊合作等等軟實力，是個非常有意義的國際賽事！

今年 21 週年的 iGEM，將在法國巴黎舉辦 jamboree 🇫🇷
對 iGEM 有興趣的你，請持續關注我們，以免錯過後續更多有關 iGEM 的有趣內容喔！٩( ᐛ )و

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The International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM) is an annual, world-class synthetic biology competition Originally hosted by MIT. The goal of the competition is to nurture interdisciplinary talents in genetic engineering and to promote learning, collaboration, and exchange among high school and university students from around the world in the field of synthetic biology.👥🤝🏻

In the iGEM competition, teams combine genetic engineering, mathematical modeling, information technology, and electronic mechanics for interdisciplinary collaboration. They also need to closely collaborate with other teams through multiple exchanges and interactions to improve their projects.

This year marks the 21st anniversary of iGEM, and the competition will be held in Paris, France.🇫🇷 Participating in iGEM allows you to learn knowledge from various fields and become an interdisciplinary talent! You will also develop soft skills such as time management and teamwork, making it a highly meaningful international event.

If you are interested in iGEM, stay tuned to our updates to not miss out on more interesting content about iGEM!٩( ᐛ )و

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22/05/2024

「Emblem Reveal」

哈囉～大家！٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و
我們是國立陽明交通大學 iGEM 2024 團隊 NYCU-Formosa。經過了與隊員的數次討論與修改以後，我們團隊的隊徽終於出爐啦～

這次的隊徽設計主要有兩個元素：狐狸與抗體。
狐狸為我們陽明交大的吉祥物之一🦊，我們將狐狸的五官以抗體的模樣呈現，而狐狸的臉和外框則為偵測介質的細菌，因此表面有著許多突起。
今年的隊徽以簡約風格呈現出我們的主題～不曉得大家有沒有猜到呢？

未來我們將會持續更新與團隊 project 相關的內容，以及記錄與其他 iGEM 團隊的合作事項！🧬👥
此外，我們也會在限時動態記錄我們團隊的日常生活，和更多活動的花絮📸🎞️
不要忘了追蹤我們的官方帳號，以免錯過任何精彩的內容喔.ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ*( ᐛ )و🤍

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Hello~everyone! ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و
We are 2024 NYCU-Formosa iGEM team from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan. After several discussions, we are happy to announce our new emblem!

Our team emblem this year is designed in a minimalist style to show the theme of our project, it contains two elements: fox and antibody.
The fox is one of the symbols of our university.🦊
We depict the facial features of the fox in the form of antibodies, with the outline representing bacteria as the detection medium, hence the surface has many projections.🦠

In the following days, we will keep updating contents about our project and posting collaboration records with other iGEM teams!🧫👥
Also, we will record the daily life of our team and some activities by posting to Instagram stories!📸🎞️
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to get the latest and interesting updates.ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ*( ᐛ )و🤍

Feel free to contact us via e-mail or DM us!
Facebook : NCTU_Formosa IGEM team
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E-mail address : [email protected]
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07/10/2023

[Education Podcast]

在第四集也是最後一集，我們將介紹我們自己和我們的project – CoPlat。首先，我們團隊的成員會分享我們project的目標以及討論過程。概述整個project產出過程後，我們會提到在準備比賽期間遇到的挑戰以及寶貴的經驗。然後我們會說明更多關於CoPlay的細節。在這集Podcast的最後，我們將討論我們對CoPlat的願景及其未來成果。本系列旨在讓您更深入了解我們今年的project和合成生物學，激發您對科學和教育的熱情。非常感謝聽完整個系列的聽眾們！
本集連結： https://youtu.be/xVFfhgtRTWg

In the fourth and also the last episode, we will introduce ourselves and our project – CoPlat. First, Our team members will share our project’s goal and the process of discussion of our project. After that we will talk about the challenges during the competition, and the valuable lessons learned. Then, we will talk more details about CoPlay. Finally, we will talk about our vision for the project and its future outcomes. This series aims to provide you with a deeper insight into CoPlat and synthetic biology, inspiring your passion for science and education. Thanks a lot to those who listen to the whole series about our education podcast!

The link to the episode: https://youtu.be/xVFfhgtRTWg

02/10/2023

[Education Podcast]

第三集我們有幸邀請到了來自 .aachen 的團隊成員。首先，Aachen將分享他們團隊的project以及在比賽中面臨的挑戰還有他們學習到的寶貴經驗。介紹完他們的project後，我們會深入介紹重金屬汙染的議題，討論當今的問題並分享人們現在嘗試的解決方法。第三集的最後，Aachen會說明他們project的未來願景。本系列旨在讓您更深入了解重金屬汙染的議題和合成生物學問題，激發您對科學和教育的熱情。期待與您分享更多有趣的內容！

本集的連結：https://youtu.be/HQeCe-xsyOw?si=lgqCk2aN4UDQgF-N

In the third episode, we are fortunate to have invited team members from Aachen. First, Aachen will share their team's project, the challenges faced by teams during the competition, and the valuable lessons learned. Then, we will provide a comprehensive introduction to the issue of heavy metal pollution, discussing the problems nowadays and sharing some ways people try to do it now. Finally, we will talk about team Aachen’s vision for the project and its future outcomes. This series aims to provide you with a deeper insight into the heavy metal issue and synthetic biology, inspiring your passion for science and education.

We look forward to sharing more intriguing content with you in the upcoming episodes. Stay tuned and join us as we delve into the fascinating world of science and education!

The link to the episode: https://youtu.be/HQeCe-xsyOw?si=lgqCk2aN4UDQgF-N

30/09/2023

[Integrated Human Practice]

在8/22的時候，我們拜訪了黃教授，因為黃教授是研究自來水工程以及工業廢水處理方面的專家，所以我們想向教授詢問我們CoPlat在工業廢水處理上的潛力，教授有提出一種可能潛力是吸收銅離子，讓銅離子濃度可以提高以便於利用電鍍法進行回收，將回收過後的銅再利用，達到清理工業汙水以及離子回收再利用的效果。

很感謝黃教授給我們的建議，也很榮幸可以有這個機會與黃教授交談！

On 8/22, we visited Prof. Huang, who is an expert in the field of municipal water engineering and industrial wastewater treatment. Through this visitation, we wanted to consult with Prof. Huang about the potential of our CoPlat in industrial wastewater treatment. Professor Huang suggested a possible application, which is the absorption of copper ions. This could increase the concentration of copper ions, making it feasible to use electroplating methods for recovery. This would allow for the recycling of the recovered copper, achieving the dual purpose of cleaning industrial wastewater and recycling ions.

We are very grateful to Prof. Huang for his advice and honored to have this opportunity to talk with him!

23/09/2023

[Education Podcast]

第二集我們有幸邀請到了來自的團隊成員。首先，我們會深入介紹bioremediation，討論當今的問題並分享人們現在嘗試的解決方法。介紹完biorenediation後，CSMU-Taiwan將分享他們團隊的project以及在比賽中面臨的挑戰還有寶貴的經驗。本系列旨在讓您更深入了解bioremediation和合成生物學問題，激發您對科學和教育的熱情。期待與您分享更多有趣的內容！

本集連結：https://youtu.be/BCl4Wi70PEA?si=n0vf1bUoR2EclNHd

In the second episode, we are fortunate to have invited team members from CSMU-Taiwan. First, we will provide a comprehensive introduction to what bioremediation is all about, discussing the problems nowadays and sharing some ways that people try to do it now. Then, CSMU-Taiwan will share their team's project, the challenges faced by teams during the competition, and the valuable lessons learned. This series aims to provide you with a deeper insight into the issue of bioremediation and synthetic biology, inspiring your passion for science and education.

We look forward to sharing more intriguing content with you in the upcoming episodes. Stay tuned and join us as we delve into the fascinating world of science and education!

The link to the episode: https://youtu.be/BCl4Wi70PEA?si=n0vf1bUoR2EclNHd

08/09/2023

[Education Podcast]

哈囉大家好！很高興跟大家介紹我們NYCU-Formosa podcast 系列。在這個系列的 podcast 中，我們將把今年我們團隊的project與 iGEM 合成生物學的知識結合，分成五集與大家分享。

第一集的來賓我們十分有幸邀請到了來自國立清華大學（NTHU-Taiwan）的隊員，他們將與我們分享他們的團隊project，並一起探討 iGEM 對於教育的意義。

這集的 podcast 中，我們將完整介紹什麼是iGEM，並分享參賽中團隊合作的過程與困難，與從中學習到的經驗等等。這個系列將為你提供有關 iGEM 競賽和合成生物學的深入見解，並激發您對科學和教育的熱情，期待與您分享更多有趣的內容！

本集連結：https://youtu.be/iwBSoX5krIE?si=6nYHERn3JtdRVm1Y

Hello everyone! We are excited to introduce our NYCU-Formosa podcast series. In this series of podcasts, we will combine our team's project for this year with the knowledge of iGEM synthetic biology and share it with all of you in five episodes.

In the first episode, we are fortunate to have invited team members from NTHU-Taiwan. They will share their team's project with us and explore the significance of iGEM in education.

In this podcast episode, we will provide a comprehensive introduction to what iGEM is all about. We will also share the collaborative process, the challenges faced by teams during the competition, and the valuable lessons learned. This series aims to provide you with a deeper insight into the iGEM competition and synthetic biology, inspiring your passion for science and education.

We look forward to sharing more intriguing content with you in the upcoming episodes. Stay tuned and join us as we delve into the fascinating world of science and education!

The link to the episode: https://youtu.be/iwBSoX5krIE?si=6nYHERn3JtdRVm1Y

28/08/2023

[What is Biobrick]

在上一篇介紹合成生物學的貼文中，有提到讓細菌生產胰島素這個例子，其中將胰島素的基因插入質體的過程，就可以運用到Biobrick的概念，那甚麼是Biobrick呢？從文字上解讀就是Bio + brick所以就是將生物的基因依照功能分成不同部件，然後像積木一樣組裝在一起以後變成一段有功能的基因序列，我們稱那一段基因序列為Biobrick。

Biobrick最主要的零件有四個：啟動子、核醣體結合位點、目標基因、終止子。啟動子的功能是，當接收到訊號以後會開始驅動基因表現。核糖體結合位點的功能是讓核糖體附著上去。目標基因是我們想要細菌合成的蛋白質DNA序列。終止子中會有富含GC的hairpin，破壞 mRNA-DNA-RNA聚合酶三元複合物，以此終止RNA聚合酶繼續轉錄，起到介導轉錄終止的作用，並讓轉錄好的RNA離開RNA聚合酶複合物。而這些零件都有符合限制酶組裝的標準，可以有相同的剪切位便於將這些零件組裝在一起，達到可以方便替換、模組化的效果。

那麼前面提到的讓細菌產生胰島素的例子中，插入到質體中的Biobrick就大致會有上述提到的四個零件。大致上的程序會是這樣，啟動子接收到訊號以後，開始轉錄胰島素的基因，終止子停止轉錄並釋放轉錄好的RNA後，核醣體結合到核醣體結合位點上，開始轉譯，最後得到我們的蛋白質 — 胰島素。

In the previous post about synthetic biology, we mentioned the example of using bacteria to produce insulin. This involves the process of inserting the insulin gene into a plasmid, which can utilize Biobrick. So, what is Biobrick? Literally interpreted, it's a combination of "Bio" and "brick." This concept aims to divide biological genes into functional parts, similar to assembling puzzles. Once these parts are assembled, they form a functional gene sequence, which we refer to as a Biobrick.

Biobrick consists of four main parts: promoter, ribosome binding site(RBS), target gene, and terminator. The promoter is to initiate gene expression upon receiving a signal. The RBS helps attach ribosomes. The target gene is the DNA sequence of the protein we want bacteria to synthesize. The terminator has GC-rich hairpin structure, which disrupts the mRNA-DNA-RNA polymerase ternary complex and leads to the termination of transcription. This process facilitates transcription termination, allowing the transcript RNA to separate from the RNA polymerase complex. These parts meet standard restriction enzyme assembly, allowing them to be easily assembled together for modularity and interchangeability.

In the case of bacteria producing insulin, the Biobrick inserted into the plasmid would generally include these four mentioned parts. The procedure involves the promoter receiving a signal, initiating the transcription of the insulin gene. The terminator halts transcription and releases the transcript RNA. The ribosome binds to the RBS, initiating translation, ultimately producing the protein — insulin.

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