
Year 2022

ABOA 2022 was composed of 14 students studying biomedicine, biochemistry and biotechnology at both bachelor’s and master’s degree levels in the University of Turku.
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The aim of the project was to develop easy, on-site bioassay for farmers to detect plant pathogens. Developed detection system, CropFold, is utilizing the bacterial protein expression system, without actual living bacterial cells. This cell-free based system allowed easier user experience while also taking biosafety issues into account.
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Read more: https://2022.igem.wiki/aboa/index.html

PI: Pauli Kallio
Team members: Jesper Mickos, Anni Marjomaa, Evelina Ojaniittu, Iida Raaska, Jonna Pohjankukka, Kevät Sova, Malin Eriksson, Nelli Heiskanen, Minttu Turunen, Kristiina Keski-Oja, Sini Kylä-Kaila, Juuli Hietarinne, Otto Rydman and Sofia Antin.
Media coverage
​Ruoantuotannon turvaamiseen keskittyvä opiskelijoiden projekti palkittiin kansainvälisessä osakilpailussa, Turun Yliopisto 2022​
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