Preface for special column on iGEM (2018).

Author: Haoqian ZHANG ¹ ; Guo-Qiang CHEN ²
Author Information

1. Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
2. School of Life Sciences, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: iGEM; international genetically engineered machine competition; synthetic biology
MeSH: China; Genetic Engineering; Students; Synthetic Biology
From: Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2018;34(12):1871-1873
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Themed in synthetic biology, supplemented with multiple inter-disciplines, International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM)Competition provides with a most influential and dynamic platform for young minds in the field of biology. Many college and high school teams not only achieved excellent results in this competition, but got academic breakthrough achievements as well in recent years. Hence, we launch this iGEM special editorial column, featured in latest domestic iGEM research projects. Simultaneously, we discuss, in this special issue, about the progress of iGEM in China, and its inspiration on development of research skills and scientific competence of collegiate students.