iGEM Thrace

Closing our iGEM 2025 journey with deep gratitude.
Earning a Gold Medal and a nomination for Best Bioremediation Project is an honor, but what truly defined this year was the teamwork, mentorship, and shared purpose behind every step.
Thank you to everyone who supported our project, challenged our ideas, and believed in our vision. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and even more inspired for what comes next.

🧬 Chitinator Lab Book 101: Molecular Cloning
Imagine being able to copy-paste DNA just like text on a computer! ✂️➕🖇️

Molecular cloning is the process of inserting a DNA fragment into a plasmid vector, which is then replicated inside bacteria. This allows scientists to produce millions of copies of a gene, study its function, or even make valuable proteins like insulin. 💊

From basic research to medicine and synthetic biology, molecular cloning has been one of the most powerful tools in modern biotechnology. 🌍✨

From Waste to Wonder: Banana Peels 🍌
Once discarded as trash, banana peels are actually rich in fibers, antioxidants, and minerals. With biotechnology, they can be transformed into bioplastics, fertilizers, animal feed, natural dyes, and even skincare products. 🌱

🦠 Chitinator Lab Book 101: PCR Edition
🔬 Polymerase Chain Reaction is like a molecular photocopier, it amplifies specific DNA segments into millions of copies from just a tiny sample!

Whether you’re working in diagnostics, forensics, or genetic research, PCR is the biotech sidekick you can’t do without.

Chitinator Lab Book 101: Restriction Enzyme Digestion ✂️ 🧬
Ever wondered how scientists cut DNA with precision? Swipe to find out! 🔬⚡️

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Turning organic waste into soil power.
Better soil, fewer chemicals, a sustainable future.

🌿 What if waste wasn’t waste at all?

Every year, tons of chitin, nature’s overlooked biopolymer, are thrown away. But what if we could transform it into sustainable fertilizers, biodegradable plastics, or even skincare solutions?

Most of it still ends up in the trash… but it holds the potential to change industries and our planet.

👉 Would you use a product made from C-H-I-T-I-N? Tell us below! 👇

🌱 June 5 - World Environment Day 🌍

February 11: Celebrating Women & Girls in STEM! 👩🏻‍🔬🔬

Excited to reveal our new logo for iGEM Thrace 2025! ✨🧬

Η ομάδα μας επανέρχεται δυναμικά και αναζητά τα νέα της μέλη! Αν θέλεις να λάβεις μέρος στον μεγαλύτερο παγκόσμιο διαγωνισμό συνθετικής βιολογίας, αυτή είναι η ευκαιρία σου! Περισσότερες πληροφορίες στην φόρμα που θα βρεις στο προφίλ μας! 🚀🥳

The jamboree might have come to an end, but our team presentation wouldn’t be complete without our instructor!

🙋‍♂️Sotiris Dimitriadis, a Molecular Biology and Genetics graduate and former member of iGEM Thrace 2021 was by our side daily and supported all our efforts. This post is dedicated to him, as a special thank you! ❤️