The “biobrick” concept of iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) give genetic engineering a more playful dimension in an interesting way. For example, undergraduate teams can combine compatible parts to create a useful system. Just as we play with legos and let our imagination take its course, and learn about shapes and compatibility through the project, biobricks let our curiosity become reality, and learn more about the biological systems, compatibility of different genes and much more. iGEM has the potential to teach students molecular biology in a much more interesting and interactive method. An undergraduate student, Dev Vyas, of the University of Calgary says that he likes the biobrick concept of iGEM because it allows him to “understand the biological concepts visually in a way that is more comprehensible and creative.”
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