The Living Revolution

Today we talked with the University of St. Andrews iGEM team about their project which aims to use synthetic biology to replace harmful products that are currently found in sun creams. This area of synthetic biology can also be applied in much the same way to many other skin care and cosmetic products.

This podcast is brought to you by the Manchester iGEM 2021 team with support from the Mancehster Institute of Biotechnology and The University of Manchester.

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In today's episode, Prof. John Ward runs us through some exciting applications of synthetic biology and where the field might progress in the near future.  

Professor John Ward is the programme director for MRes Synthetic Biology at University College London. He has an incredible set of expertise in the field and we are grateful he has taken the time to share this insight with us today.  

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Brought to you by the Manchester iGEM 2021 Team with support from the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology and the University of Manchester.

In today's episode we talk to Prof. John Ward, the programme director for MRes Synthetic Biology at University College London. He shared some incredible insights into what synthetic biology is and the technologies that are allowing the field to advance. 

 Follow us on instagram to stay updated on future episodes: https://www.instagram.com/igem_manchester2021/ 

Brought to you by Manchester iGEM 2021, with support from The University of Manchester and the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology.