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− | Our lab is a level 2(moderate risk) safety level environment. That is, we have open benches and | + | Our lab is a level 2 (moderate risk) safety level environment. That is, we have open benches and bio-safety cabinets. |
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− | For our project, we are making E. coli Dh5 alpha produce an antimicrobial peptide. | + | For our project, we are making E.coli Dh5 alpha produce an antimicrobial peptide. |
Cloning was carried out as per the DBT rules and regulations. | Cloning was carried out as per the DBT rules and regulations. | ||
We will be testing its antimicrobial activity against <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> and <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i>. All these organisms fall under the Risk group 1 organisms as listed in the iGEM website. We worked with them in separate bio safety cabinets only. | We will be testing its antimicrobial activity against <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> and <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i>. All these organisms fall under the Risk group 1 organisms as listed in the iGEM website. We worked with them in separate bio safety cabinets only. |
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