iGEM 2021 — Team ABSI_Kenya

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# Team:ABSI Kenya/Notebook

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Innovative ideas to solve local problems using synthetic biology.

Introduction

ABSI\_Kenya is a team of young professionals with innovative ideas to solve local problems using synthetic
biology.

About our project

Every year, 1.6 million lives are lost globally as a result of diarrheal
diseases. A huge percentage of these are linked to poor sanitation and
hygiene and contaminated water. In Kenya alone, 47% of the population
lacks access to clean drinking water.

This demographic relies on ponds,
rivers wells, and other unimproved sources Unfortunately, these are
contaminated with industrial effluent and domestic output such as feces.
These present a serious health hazard when ingested. These classes of
contaminants are dangerous and are known to end human life or at the
least cause illness to human beings. Some of the effects are irreversible.

Since this is a major problem in Kenya our team has
decided to design a water-based biosensor that will be able to detect
chemical and microbial contaminants in water. Our project gives a
provision for affected communities to test their drinking water from the
comfort of their homes. With the use of biological engineering
principles, we have designed a biosensor that detects the common
bacterial and chemical contaminants, The kit will be highly accurate and
the results will be easy to read, hence no laboratory is required for
this.

![...](https://globalpressjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/field_image/7518/pinews-dn-sanitation-jpg.jpg)

Image of dirty water.

About Kenya

![...](https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bf6n9a-e1617487121800-650x366.jpg)

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![...](http://www.travelstart.co.ke/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Kapsowar-780x519.jpg)

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# Notebook

Document the dates you worked on your project. This should be a detailed account of the work done each day for your project.

### What should this page have?

* Chronological notes of what your team is doing.
* Brief descriptions of daily important events.
* Pictures of your progress.
* Mention who participated in what task.

### Inspiration

You can see what others teams have done to organize their notes:

* [2018 Munich](https://2018.igem.org/Team%3AMunich/Notebook)
* [2019 Georgia State](https://2019.igem.org/Team%3AGeorgia_State/Notebook)
* [2019 Newcastle](https://2019.igem.org/Team%3ANewcastle/Notebook)
* [2020 IISER Pune India](https://2020.igem.org/Team%3AIISER-Pune-India/Notebook)
* [2020 Lund](https://2020.igem.org/Team%3ALund/Notebook)
* [2020 NOVA LxPortugal](https://2020.igem.org/Team%3ANOVA_LxPortugal/Notebook)
* [2020 RDFZ China](https://2020.igem.org/Team%3ARDFZ-China/NoteBook)

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# Team:ABSI Kenya/Engineering

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ABSI Kenya

* Home
* Team
  + [View Members](./team_members.html)
* Software
* [Project](./project_page.html)

Innovative ideas to solve local problems using synthetic biology.

Introduction

ABSI\_Kenya is a team of young professionals with innovative ideas to solve local problems using synthetic
biology.

About our project

Every year, 1.6 million lives are lost globally as a result of diarrheal
diseases. A huge percentage of these are linked to poor sanitation and
hygiene and contaminated water. In Kenya alone, 47% of the population
lacks access to clean drinking water.

This demographic relies on ponds,
rivers wells, and other unimproved sources Unfortunately, these are
contaminated with industrial effluent and domestic output such as feces.
These present a serious health hazard when ingested. These classes of
contaminants are dangerous and are known to end human life or at the
least cause illness to human beings. Some of the effects are irreversible.

Since this is a major problem in Kenya our team has
decided to design a water-based biosensor that will be able to detect
chemical and microbial contaminants in water. Our project gives a
provision for affected communities to test their drinking water from the
comfort of their homes. With the use of biological engineering
principles, we have designed a biosensor that detects the common
bacterial and chemical contaminants, The kit will be highly accurate and
the results will be easy to read, hence no laboratory is required for
this.

![...](https://globalpressjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/field_image/7518/pinews-dn-sanitation-jpg.jpg)

Image of dirty water.

About Kenya

![...](https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bf6n9a-e1617487121800-650x366.jpg)

![...](https://images.jacobinmag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/06/19174348/Slum-Clearance-Kenya.jpg)

![...](https://globalpressjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/field_image/7518/pinews-dn-sanitation-jpg.jpg)

![...](http://www.travelstart.co.ke/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Kapsowar-780x519.jpg)

![...](https://www.planetware.com/photos-large/KEN/kenya-tsavo-national-park.jpg)

![...](https://81dbbnqdih-flywheel.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/masai-boys-in-kenya-1024x682.jpg)

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Phone: +254725909775

### ★ ALERT!

This page is used by the judges to evaluate your team for the [medal criterion](https://2021.igem.org/Judging/Medals) or  [award listed below](https://2021.igem.org/Judging/Awards).

Delete this box in order to be evaluated for this medal criterion and/or award. See more information at  [Instructions for Pages for awards](https://2021.igem.org/Judging/Pages_for_Awards).

# Engineering Success

### Silver Medal Criterion #1

Demonstrate engineering success in a part of your project by going through at least one iteration of the engineering design cycle. This achievement should be distinct from your Contribution for Bronze.

Please see the [2021 Medals Page](https://2021.igem.org/Judging/Medals) for more information.

If you plan to show engineering success by creating a new Part that has been shown to work as expected, you must document your contribution on the Part's Main Page on the [Registry](http://parts.igem.org/Main_Page) for your team to be eligible for this criteria.

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# Team:ABSI Kenya/Experiments

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ABSI HOME

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ABSI Kenya

* Home
* Team
  + [View Members](./team_members.html)
* Software
* [Project](./project_page.html)

Innovative ideas to solve local problems using synthetic biology.

Introduction

ABSI\_Kenya is a team of young professionals with innovative ideas to solve local problems using synthetic
biology.

About our project

Every year, 1.6 million lives are lost globally as a result of diarrheal
diseases. A huge percentage of these are linked to poor sanitation and
hygiene and contaminated water. In Kenya alone, 47% of the population
lacks access to clean drinking water.

This demographic relies on ponds,
rivers wells, and other unimproved sources Unfortunately, these are
contaminated with industrial effluent and domestic output such as feces.
These present a serious health hazard when ingested. These classes of
contaminants are dangerous and are known to end human life or at the
least cause illness to human beings. Some of the effects are irreversible.

Since this is a major problem in Kenya our team has
decided to design a water-based biosensor that will be able to detect
chemical and microbial contaminants in water. Our project gives a
provision for affected communities to test their drinking water from the
comfort of their homes. With the use of biological engineering
principles, we have designed a biosensor that detects the common
bacterial and chemical contaminants, The kit will be highly accurate and
the results will be easy to read, hence no laboratory is required for
this.

![...](https://globalpressjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/field_image/7518/pinews-dn-sanitation-jpg.jpg)

Image of dirty water.

About Kenya

![...](https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bf6n9a-e1617487121800-650x366.jpg)

![...](https://images.jacobinmag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/06/19174348/Slum-Clearance-Kenya.jpg)

![...](https://globalpressjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/field_image/7518/pinews-dn-sanitation-jpg.jpg)

![...](http://www.travelstart.co.ke/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Kapsowar-780x519.jpg)

![...](https://www.planetware.com/photos-large/KEN/kenya-tsavo-national-park.jpg)

![...](https://81dbbnqdih-flywheel.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/masai-boys-in-kenya-1024x682.jpg)

![...](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1585523658894-cc78fc2c8f67?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=MnwxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8&auto=format&fit=crop&w=388&q=80)

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# Experiments

Describe the research, experiments, and protocols you used in your iGEM project. These should be detailed enough for another team to repeat your experiments.

If you made Parts this year, please remember to put all information, characterization, and measurement data on the Part's Main Page on the [Registry](http://parts.igem.org/Main_Page).

### What should this page contain?

* Protocols
* Experiments

### Inspiration

* [2019 Nantes](https://2019.igem.org/Team%3ANantes/Experiments)
* [2019 TU Eindhoven](https://2019.igem.org/Team%3ATU_Eindhoven/Experiments)
* [2019 Mingdao](https://2019.igem.org/Team%3AMingdao/Demonstrate)
* [2020 Amsterdam](https://2020.igem.org/Team%3AAmsterdam/Experiments)
* [2020 NCTU Formosa](https://2020.igem.org/Team%3ANCTU_Formosa/Experiments)
* [2020 USAFA](https://2020.igem.org/Team%3AUSAFA/Experiments)

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# Team:ABSI Kenya/Results

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ABSI HOME

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ABSI Kenya

* Home
* Team
  + [View Members](./team_members.html)
* Software
* [Project](./project_page.html)

Innovative ideas to solve local problems using synthetic biology.

Introduction

ABSI\_Kenya is a team of young professionals with innovative ideas to solve local problems using synthetic
biology.

About our project

Every year, 1.6 million lives are lost globally as a result of diarrheal
diseases. A huge percentage of these are linked to poor sanitation and
hygiene and contaminated water. In Kenya alone, 47% of the population
lacks access to clean drinking water.

This demographic relies on ponds,
rivers wells, and other unimproved sources Unfortunately, these are
contaminated with industrial effluent and domestic output such as feces.
These present a serious health hazard when ingested. These classes of
contaminants are dangerous and are known to end human life or at the
least cause illness to human beings. Some of the effects are irreversible.

Since this is a major problem in Kenya our team has
decided to design a water-based biosensor that will be able to detect
chemical and microbial contaminants in water. Our project gives a
provision for affected communities to test their drinking water from the
comfort of their homes. With the use of biological engineering
principles, we have designed a biosensor that detects the common
bacterial and chemical contaminants, The kit will be highly accurate and
the results will be easy to read, hence no laboratory is required for
this.

![...](https://globalpressjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/field_image/7518/pinews-dn-sanitation-jpg.jpg)

Image of dirty water.

About Kenya

![...](https://cdn.theculturetrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/bf6n9a-e1617487121800-650x366.jpg)

![...](https://images.jacobinmag.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/06/19174348/Slum-Clearance-Kenya.jpg)

![...](https://globalpressjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/field_image/7518/pinews-dn-sanitation-jpg.jpg)

![...](http://www.travelstart.co.ke/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Kapsowar-780x519.jpg)

![...](https://www.planetware.com/photos-large/KEN/kenya-tsavo-national-park.jpg)

![...](https://81dbbnqdih-flywheel.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/masai-boys-in-kenya-1024x682.jpg)

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# Results

You can describe the results of your project and your future plans here.

### What should this page contain?

* Clearly and objectively describe the results of your work.
* Future plans for the project.
* Considerations for replicating the experiments.

### Describe what your results mean

* Interpretation of the results obtained during your project. Don't just show a plot/figure/graph/other, tell us what you think the data means. This is an important part of your project that the judges will look for.
* Show data, but remember **all measurement and characterization data must also be on the Part's Main Page on the [Registry](http://parts.igem.org/Main_Page).** Otherwise these data will not be in consideration for any medals or part awards!
* Consider including an analysis summary section to discuss what your results mean. Judges like to read what you think your data means, beyond all the data you have acquired during your project.

### Project Achievements

You can also include a list of bullet points (and links) of the successes and failures you have had over your summer. It is a quick reference page for the judges to see what you achieved during your summer.

* A list of linked bullet points of the successful results during your project
* A list of linked bullet points of the unsuccessful results during your project. This is about being scientifically honest. If you worked on an area for a long time with no success, tell us so we know where you put your effort.

### Inspiration

See how other teams presented their results.

* [2019 Newcastle](https://2019.igem.org/Team%3ANewcastle/Results)
* [2019 Munich](https://2019.igem.org/Team%3AMunich/Results)
* [2019 Tec Chihuahua](https://2019.igem.org/Team%3ATec-Chihuahua/Results)
* [2020 Aalto Helsinki](https://2020.igem.org/Team%3AAalto-Helsinki/Results)
* [2020 GreatBay SCIE](https://2020.igem.org/Team%3AGreatBay_SCIE/Results)
* [2020 Queens Canada](https://2020.igem.org/Team%3AQueens_Canada/Results)