1.4/ A model organism: E. coli. MOOC iGEM HS
Channel: iGEM Paris Bettencourt
Date: 2014-10-03

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Technically any organism's genome can be modified and re-engineered; however, typically more robust biological chassis or organisms, such as yeast and E. coli, are used. They can accept the different parts and devices readily and the BioBricks are optimized for these organisms.

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