International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) team of Universitas Gadjah Mada presents a breakthrough in gold bioleaching process with cyanide. By applying synthetic biology, iGEM UGM engineered Chromobacterium violaceum to self-regulate cyanide production. Thus, minimizes cyanide leaked into environment.
The iGEM UGM team consists of students and lecturers from various faculty across Universitas Gadjah Mada – biology, mathematic and science, agriculture, engineering, and economy & business. The Research Center for Biotechnology Universitas Gadjah Mada developed and facilitated this multi-disciplinary team to run the synthetic biology project.This activity is in line with SDG 4, which is to improve the quality of education.
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