【2021 Winter Vacation + Christmas】Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP) Modification Research Project 爱博物
【Project Introduction】
Over the past decade, life sciences have been developing at a pace exceeding Moore's Law. The ongoing pandemic caused by an unknown viral pneumonia has given us an opportunity to reexamine life itself. In times of crisis, it is even more important for children to learn to respect nature and cherish life.
▲ In 2008, Japanese scientist Osamu Shimomura, American scientist Martin Chalfie, and Roger Y. Tsien, a cousin of Qian Xuesen, won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery and modification of green fluorescent protein.
It is not difficult to foresee that in the next 5 to 10 years, the development of life sciences will accelerate even further. Therefore, the boundaries of our understanding of life sciences will determine the future of humanity. As the frontier and growth point of life sciences, molecular biology will gain significant upward momentum with public attention and support.
The IBOWU · JSR mentor team has launched a series of research projects on cutting-edge life sciences, combining their unique offline experimental courses to allow students to more easily and intuitively appreciate the charm of life sciences.
▲ Fluorescent engineered bacteria modified by students themselves
This "Green Fluorescent Protein Modification Research Project" will adopt a new teaching model that combines guidance sessions and experimental classes under the instruction of frontline research experts. It will guide students to learn the basic theoretical knowledge of molecular biology and the process of modifying the GFP gene in engineered bacteria. This project will open the door for students to engage in real laboratory research operations, advance their studies in life sciences—especially synthetic biology—and lay a solid foundation for future participation in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition.
▲ Artwork created by students using modified fluorescent engineered bacteria
【Course Time】December 21–26, 2021 (Session 1)
January 22–27, 2022 (Session 2)
【Recommended Grades】Grades 7–9
【Planned Enrollment】12–15 students
【Course Location】China · Qingdao, National GeneBank of Marine Life
The National GeneBank of Marine Life is a gene bank integrating marine biological resource collection and marine life digitization. It is the only comprehensive national marine gene bank currently under construction globally. Its synthesis and editing platform features internationally advanced hardware and software capabilities.
▲ National GeneBank of Marine Life Experimental Platfor
【Mentor Team】
The mentor team is led by young scientists from the JSR Academic Committee and consists of a professional research team. All mentors for this project are from the National GeneBank of Marine Life and the Qingdao Huada Gene Research Institute, with research areas covering synthetic biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and more.
Course Consultants:
Teacher Zhang: 13910908618 (WeChat same as phone number)
Teacher Wang: 18310500612 (WeChat same as phone number)
Teacher Zha: 13910312020 (WeChat same as phone number)
About IBOWU · JSR
JSR™ is China’s first youth science academy initiated by non-governmental forces. It was launched by IBOWU, a well-known domestic platform for youth scientific research and academic projects, with the aim of providing high-quality scientific practice projects for Chinese youth.
IBOWU has received investments from BGI Group and TAL Education Industry Fund. Leveraging its strong scientific and capital background, JSR has gathered dozens of multidisciplinary frontline scientists and united laboratory resources from dozens of universities and research institutions across China, the United States, Denmark, Norway, Singapore, Australia, and other countries. It is committed to providing students with advanced STEM academic projects and elite training programs, striving to cultivate the scientific spirit of Chinese youth and build a reserve of scientific and technological talent for China and the world.
