We are Manipal BioMachines, the only Synthetic Biology student project brewed out of MIT Manipal that is dedicated to addressing local challenges by means of synthetic biology. With a vigor for sustainability and research, our team strives to provide solutions that make a positive impact on our community and the planet. Here's a peek into what we do and what we've achieved throughout this exhilarating journey.
We tackle global challenges head-on, harnessing the power of bioengineering to craft innovative solutions through rigorous research, scientific principles, and experimentation. Our mission? To engineer eco-friendly breakthroughs using synthetic biology, shaping a brighter future for our planet.
iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) is a global synthetic biology competition where student teams design and build biological systems using standardized parts. Teams work on innovative projects, aiming to address real-world challenges through synthetic biology. Their work includes research, experimentation, and documentation on their project wiki.
Gathers background knowledge, literature, and insights to inform project direction and design.
Builds models, runs simulations, and analyzes data to guide and support wet lab experiments.
Designs protocols and performs biological experiments to test and validate synthetic biology constructs.
Automates workflows, and expands our solutions to other problems, bringing them to life.
Builds and maintains this website and the iGEM wiki for the team.
Connects science with society by considering ethics, stakeholders, and real-world impact.
Builds the project’s public presence through outreach, visuals, and online engagement.