Our Previous Teams
Past iGEM projects from Chalmers University
Team History
Since our founding in 2023, we have supported multiple iGEM teams from Chalmers University of Technology. Each team brings unique perspectives and innovative solutions to global challenges in synthetic biology.
Past Projects
iGEM 2025
The team developed "Live Adhesion Tool for Candida Hunting," engineering beneficial bacteria to competitively block and combat Candida albicans infections as a safer alternative to current antifungal treatments.
iGEM 2024
The team developed plasmid-based systems using CRISPR/Cas9, CRISPR/Cas13, and sRNA to silence antibiotic resistance genes and combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
iGEM 2023
The team developed "SoDoVi," a modified sourdough starter designed to produce vitamins A and B12 during bread fermentation, aiming to address dietary deficiencies without relying on animal products or synthetic supplements.
iGEM 2022
The team aimed to develop a point-of-care test for schistosomiasis by designing systems that produce visual indicators upon detecting the parasite's DNA, facilitating rapid and accurate diagnosis.
iGEM 2021
This project involved engineering cells to produce fatty acids sustainably, offering an alternative to palm oil extraction and contributing to reduced deforestation.
iGEM 2020
Addressing textile waste, the team engineered E. coli to express enzymes capable of degrading elastane fibers, enhancing the recyclability of blended fabrics.
iGEM 2019
The project focused on bioremediation by engineering yeast to degrade polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), persistent environmental pollutants, using bacterial genes.
iGEM 2018
TThe team engineered Saccharomyces boulardii to bind to cancer cells, produce ultrasound-detectable gas vesicles for imaging, and synthesize therapeutic agents upon detection.
iGEM 2017
The team developed "BREATHtaking," a yeast-based biosensor designed to detect lung cancer by analyzing exhaled air for specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
iGEM 2016
The team aimed to create a self-sustaining microbial co-culture where a photosynthetic cyanobacterium provides carbon substrates to a production organism, facilitating the conversion of sunlight and carbon dioxide into valuable chemical products.
iGEM 2015
The project focused on developing a novel strategy to detect and combat contaminations in continuous bioreactors using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as the production organism.
iGEM 2014
The team created a system in Saccharomyces cerevisiae that expresses different fluorescent proteins based on the number of cell divisions, facilitating automated tracking of cell generations.
Join the Next Team
Are you interested in synthetic biology and want to make a difference? We're always looking for motivated students to join our iGEM teams. No prior experience in synthetic biology is required - we welcome students from all disciplines!