Bridging Science and Society: Our Public Engagement Journey

CCIC

The XJTLU-Science-China team showcased at the 2025 CCiC-Synbiopunk, gaining valuable insights and collaborative inspirations through in-depth exchanges with top iGEM teams across China.

Interview with Yusheng Chen

The XJTLU-Science-China team explored clinical perspectives with Dr. Yusheng Chen, discussing project safety and cutting-edge cancer diagnostics.

Interview with Min Tao

The XJTLU-Science-China team interviewed Dr. Min Tao, gaining expert insights on breast cancer treatments and discussing their engineered Staphylococcus-based therapy for triple-negative breast cancer.

Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology

The XJTLU-Science-China team visited the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, gaining expert guidance from Professors Haibo Zhang and Lei Wang on project feasibility, microbial engineering, and synthetic biology applications.

Lecture by Professor Youming Zhang

The XJTLU-Science-China team attended Professor Youming Zhang’s lecture, learning how Red/ET recombination technology enables precise genome and microbial editing for applications in synthetic biology, drug development, and gene function analysis.

Online Discussion with Sustech-Med

The XJTLU-Science-China team held an online discussion with Sustech-Med, focusing on the feasibility of our project. During the exchange, we shared details of our experimental design, while their team, drawing on their own experience, provided constructive suggestions that helped us make our drug delivery platform more targeted and feasible.

Online Meeting with Taihe Hospital

The XJTLU-Science-China team held an online meeting with the oncology team at Taihe Hospital, where they evaluated our project from a safety perspective and suggested that future safety validation should be further advanced in animal experiments.

Primary School (Suzhou High-tech Zone Experimental Primary School)

The XJTLU-Science-China team led students to create clay cell models, making biology engaging and hands-on.

Middle School (Wuxi Xinwu District No.1 Experimental School)

The XJTLU-Science-China team introduced the iGEM competition and their project, broadening students’ understanding of synthetic biology.

High School (Suzhou No.10 High School)

The XJTLU-Science-China team provided popular science education on synthetic biology, sparking curiosity and interest in life sciences.

Reading Club

The XJTLU-Science-China team connected ancient Chinese imagination of life with modern synthetic biology through a reading club on Yan Shi’s Mechanical Man, inspiring bold thinking about the future.

Teaching Assistant Work

The XJTLU-Science-China team served as teaching assistants in biology labs, supporting students in successfully completing experiments and deepening their hands-on learning.

Community Event in Kunming

In Kunming, Yunnan, the XJTLU-Science-China team engaged with local elders through a community health event, offering gentle reminders about daily habits and symbolizing care with fresh eggs, under the theme “Healthy Living Is the Best Anti-Cancer Medicine.

Teacher–Student Badminton Event

The XJTLU-Science-China team organized a faculty–student badminton tournament, using sports as a natural and enjoyable way to promote health awareness and emphasize the importance of healthy living over formal lectures.

Collaboration with CSH Asia DNA Learning Center

We collaborated with the CSH Asia DNA Learning Center to organize a public education program on “synthetic biology and artistic expression,” where participants engaged in activities such as bacterial painting and fluorescent microbial art, experiencing the intersection of life science and art through hands-on practice.

Synthetic Biology Art Exhibition

The XJTLU-Science-China team, together with the XJTLU Calligraphy & Painting Association and the Cold Spring Harbor Asia DNA Learning Center, presented the art exhibition “Notes of Life—Dance of Fluorescent Ink”, showcasing a cross-disciplinary dialogue between science and art.

Beyond the Lab: Our Story on Xiaohongshu

iGEM XJTLU-Science-China 2025 Team Introduction

Team Composition — Innovative Power Through Interdisciplinary Integration

The 2025 iGEM XJTLU-Science-China team brings together talents from biological sciences, computer science, and art design. Centered on synthetic biology, we explore innovative solutions to global challenges in gene editing and cellular engineering.

Specialized Roles — A Multi-Dimensional Research Matrix

• Experimental Group: Constructs genetic circuits and characterizes biological parts.
• Modeling Group: Develops predictive models to analyze complex biological systems.
• HP Group: Conducts social research, builds ethical frameworks, and designs pathways for practical applications.

2025 Research Outlook — Exploring New Approaches in Cancer Therapy

Content Highlights — Full Record of Our Research Ecosystem

• Lab Vlogs: Hands-on gene editing experiments and daily team collaboration.
• Field Work Diaries: HP group’s research trips and social investigation.
• Competition Prep: Team brainstorming and problem-solving during preparation.
• Creative Science Communication: Visual explanations and animations of genetic parts.

“Exploring Life’s Mysteries Through the Microcosm”

Follow @iGEM XJTLU-Science-China to witness how a young research team: Leverages cutting-edge biotechnology to bridge fundamental research and real-world applications.

What Exactly Does iGEM Do

1. Overview

• Full Name: International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM)
• Organizer: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
• Participants: High school, undergraduate, and graduate students

2. Core Goal

Design, build, and test engineered biological systems (e.g., genetically modified microbes or cells) to solve real-world problems in areas such as environmental protection, healthcare, energy production, and agriculture.

3. Competition Content

• Synthetic Biology Practice: Teams use standardized biological parts (genes, proteins, etc., like “LEGO blocks”) to assemble functional biological systems.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Projects involve biology, engineering, computational modeling, ethics, and social practices. Team members divide tasks to complete experiments, data analysis, and presentations.
• Social Impact & Safety: Teams evaluate ethics, safety, and practical application, and engage with the public through outreach activities.

4. iGEM Competition Process

Phase 1 (Feb–May)

• Team Formation: Select members from applicants
• Project Ideation: Student-led brainstorming
• Goals & Tasks: Define direction and assign responsibilities
• Competition Requirements: Learn rules and deadlines to avoid missing key information

Phase 2 (Jun–Aug)

• Experiment Launch: Safety training and compliant lab work
• DNA Assembly: Order fragments and construct gene systems
• Functional Validation: Clone and test while collecting data
• Data Analysis: Software processing and visualization with controls
• Progress Updates: Continuous updates on Wiki and Registry pages

Phase 3 (Sep–Oct)

• Final Presentation: Prepare materials for the Jamboree
• Documentation: Complete Wiki, Registry, and review forms
• Presentation Preparation: Optimize and rehearse
• Global Exchange: Share and celebrate achievements with teams worldwide

5. Team Roles (Wet Lab Team)

• Experimental Group: Conduct lab work, design and analyze experiments
• Modeling Group: Build models to support experiments
• Human Practices (HP) Group: Research societal issues and engage with the public
• Web & Design Group: Build the Wiki, design team logos, promotional materials, and edit videos

iGEM Team Recharge Day: Lecture by Professor Youming Zhang

About Professor Youming Zhang

Professor Youming Zhang is a member of the German Academy of Engineering, the European Academy of Sciences, and a specially appointed expert of China’s “Thousand Talents Program.”
He currently serves as Director of the State Key Laboratory of Microbial Engineering at Shandong University.

He is the pioneering inventor of the Red/ET recombination engineering technology and elucidated its principles.
This technology has become a core tool for genome editing and large-fragment DNA cloning, widely applied in the global biomedicine field.

He has published over 240 papers in top journals including the Nature series, with more than 15,800 citations and an H-index of 61, continuously leading advances in microbial genome editing.

Lecture Highlights

What is Red/ET Technology?

Overview:
Red/ET recombination engineering is a gene-editing technology based on homologous recombination, originally developed by Professor Zhang’s team. It has become one of the core tools in synthetic biology and genome manipulation.
The technology uses RecE/RecT or Redαβ recombination proteins to mediate homologous recombination between linear and circular DNA, enabling high-efficiency cloning, precise modification, and heterologous expression of large DNA fragments.
It is especially suitable for analysis and engineering of complex gene clusters.

Simplified:
Using phage recombinases to precisely “cut” large DNA fragments 🧬 and clone, modify, or transfer them in genomes.

Applications

1. Genome Engineering
   Overview:
   Enables genome editing in model organisms, such as conditional knockout of mouse genes.
   It is essential for constructing humanized immunoglobulin mice, applicable to innovative antibody drug development and screening.

   Simplified:
   One-click mouse gene knockout to aid antibody drug development and screening.

2. Microbial Engineering
   Overview:
   Genetic modification enhances the functions of Nissle 1917 probiotic strains to synthesize molecules that inhibit pathogens, produce anti-inflammatory compounds for IBD, or express anti-tumor drug molecules.

   Simplified:
   Microbial gene editing for developing new therapeutics.

3. Analysis of Magnetosome Gene Clusters in Marine Magnetotactic Bacteria
   Overview:
   Functional analysis of magnetosome gene clusters often requires deletion or replacement of specific genes.
   Red/ET technology, by designing homologous arms, allows gene insertion, deletion, point mutation, and other precise operations.
   This technology has potential applications in biomedicine, nanomaterials, and beyond.

   Simplified:
   Red/ET acts as “gene scissors” to precisely edit magnetosome-related genes in bacteria, enabling observation of bacterial changes and identification of key gene functions.

iGEM XJTLU Team Visits Wuxi Xinwu District No.1 Experimental School

The iGEM XJTLU Wet Lab Team at Wuxi Xinwu District No.1 Experimental School

The iGEM XJTLU wet lab team brought the topic of synthetic biology to Wuxi Xinwu District No.1 Experimental School, leading students on a unique scientific journey!
From “listening students” to “little synthetic biologists,” participants explored the wonders of designing life and laid a foundation for future interest in biology.

Activity Highlights: A Clash of Brainpower and Creativity

Quiz Challenge:
Teams of six raced against the clock! The first seven questions tested basic knowledge, while the last two increased in difficulty.
The top-performing student won an XJTLU bear, and the first and second place teams received beverages.

Quick Science Takeaways: What is Synthetic Biology?

Synthetic biology is like “LEGO for life” — scientists use gene editing to rearrange DNA like building blocks, turning microbes into “super agents.”

• Glowing Bacteria: Natural light sources that shine in the dark.
• Pharmaceutical Factories: Yeast producing artemisinin, saving millions of lives.
• Environmental Guardians: Engineered bacteria breaking down plastics to protect the Earth.

The session also revealed the story behind the discovery of “molecular scissors” (restriction enzymes) — from breakthroughs in the 1970s to today’s applications in cancer therapy, showcasing the power of science.

Closing: Planting a Seed of Science

We sincerely thank the teachers and students of Wuxi Xinwu District No.1 Experimental School for joining us on this inspiring journey!
May today’s interactions plant a seed of curiosity, empowering students to use science to change the world.

Science has no boundaries, and exploration never stops!

Follow us to learn more about iGEM updates and cutting-edge synthetic biology.

iGEM XJTLU Team Talks with Cancer Expert

The iGEM XJTLU team recently interviewed Dr. Min Tao, Director of Oncology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, discussing a wide range of breast cancer treatments — from chemotherapy and targeted therapy to immunotherapy, and even our team’s engineered bacteria anti-cancer technology. Here’s a full summary of the discussion!

About Dr. Min Tao

• Director of Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
• Postdoctoral research in the U.S. for 3.5 years
• Standing member of national and provincial anti-cancer associations
• Led 7 research projects; published 60 papers (11 SCI)
• Received 2 municipal awards
• 28 years of clinical and teaching experience

Three Major Approaches to Cancer Therapy

1. Chemotherapy
   Classic but a “double-edged sword” — effective yet damaging, with side effects that worry patients.

2. Targeted Therapy
   “Precision strike” on cancer cells; requires specific genetic targets, fewer side effects, better patient acceptance.

3. Immunotherapy
   Emerging and popular; efficacy in breast cancer is still being explored but has shown promise in triple-negative breast cancer.

Drug Pricing Reality:
Newly approved drugs are expensive, but as production increases and insurance coverage expands, prices will decrease.

iGEM Team’s Bold Research: Anaerobic Bacteria as Anti-Cancer Agents

We are exploring engineered Staphylococcus epidermidis to treat triple-negative breast cancer!

• Tumor-targeting in anaerobic environments: Bacteria naturally navigate and accumulate precisely in tumors.
• Suicide switch + dual attack:
  • Release lytic enzymes and exotoxins to directly kill cancer cells.
  • Deliver immune modulators (e.g., HP91) to activate the immune system against tumors.

Dr. Tao’s Comment:
A promising research direction! Similar therapies are in clinical trials and may become a new anti-cancer tool.

Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

High-risk individuals should pay attention:

• Presence of breast nodules or gene mutations (e.g., BRCA1/2)
• Family history of breast cancer

Early screening is key — regular checks save lives!

Tribute to Research Efforts

We are undergraduates dedicating day and night to our iGEM project. Although our research is in early stages, our dream is big: using synthetic biology to redefine the future of cancer therapy.

Follow us to track the progress of anti-cancer “black technology”!

Special thanks to Dr. Tao for sharing professional insights! Questions are welcome — we’ll do our best to answer.

The romance of life sciences is letting those in despair see the light.

iGEM Team Reading Club Sharing Recap

Last Friday, members of the iGEM XJTLU team joined a primary school reading club, engaging fifth-grade students in a dialogue that spanned thousands of years — from the ancient tale of “Yan Shi’s Mechanical Man” in Liezi·Tang Wen to the fascinating world of modern synthetic biology!

Story Begins: Yan Shi’s “Robot” Legend

We shared the story of Yan Shi Zao Chang: King Mu of Zhou marveled at the craftsman Yan Shi, who created a lifelike automaton from leather and wood.
The mechanical figure could sing, dance, and even had “organ-like” functions.

Through reading classical Chinese, students not only appreciated ancient imagination in “creating life” but also glimpsed the early seeds of technology.

Science Meets Legend: The Magic of Synthetic Biology

Using the legend as a starting point, we explored how modern science can edit life, posing questions and investigating them together with students.

Interactive Q&A:

1. “Can humans create life?”
   Yes! The iGEM team demonstrated the wonders of gene programming, such as engineering microbes to produce useful substances.

2. “Does the power to ‘create life’ carry risks?”
   Students imagined boldly: if a medicine could cure all diseases, how might civilization develop? Could limitless breakthroughs cross moral boundaries, leading to unforeseen consequences?

iGEM Mission: Science with Responsibility

We are not only “editors of life” but also “guardians of the future.”
Just as King Mu marveled at human ingenuity — “Man’s craft equals the work of nature” — balancing science and ethics is a core spirit of the global iGEM competition.

Message to the Future

We hope this session planted a seed of curiosity in the students’ hearts, inspiring them to one day stand on a greater stage and use science to make the world a better place.

iGEM XJTLU Team Visits Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology

On June 10, members of the iGEM XJTLU team visited the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, gaining in-depth understanding of the institute’s research directions and experimental platforms.
Under the guidance of Prof. Haibo Zhang and Prof. Lei Wang, our team received professional feasibility evaluations and in-depth guidance on our project.

About the Professors

• Prof. Haibo Zhang – Ph.D., Researcher, and Doctoral Supervisor
  Leads the Systems Microbial Engineering Research Group at the institute.
  Prof. Zhang has long been engaged in synthetic microbial systems, bio-based materials, and fermentation engineering.
  He has led multiple National Natural Science Foundation projects and is a key scholar in the field of microbial cell factory design in China.

• Prof. Lei Wang – Ph.D., Associate Researcher, and Master’s Supervisor
  Focuses on the green and efficient synthesis and performance regulation of bacterial cellulose.
  In recent years, he has made significant achievements in high-end biomaterials development and engineering strain construction.

Visit Highlights

During the visit, we learned about cutting-edge topics, including:

• Novel bacterial-derived natural materials for facial masks
• Core processes and optimization strategies in microbial fermentation engineering
• Advanced automated laboratory platforms

This visit gave us a tangible sense of how researchers efficiently integrate fundamental research with engineering applications.

Project Discussion and Guidance

In face-to-face discussions with Prof. Zhang and Prof. Wang, we explored our iGEM project’s research direction and technical implementation paths in depth.
The professors provided practical advice on key aspects including:

• Strain selection
• Experimental design
• Engineering execution
• Project translation

Their insights offered invaluable support for the next stages of our work.

Reflection

This visit not only broadened our scientific horizons but also strengthened our confidence in exploring synthetic biology.
We sincerely thank the professors for their patient guidance and warm reception!

iGEM Team Visits Suzhou No. 10 Middle School

On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the iGEM XJTLU team brought cutting-edge synthetic biology knowledge to the historic Suzhou No. 10 Middle School, delivering a popular science lecture titled “Introduction to Synthetic Biology and the iGEM Project.”

Exploring Synthetic Biology: The “Minecraft” of Life Sciences

The lecture began with the basics of synthetic biology. Team member Hu metaphorically described it as “the Minecraft of biology” — designing and modifying biological systems to create entirely new functions.
From bacteria that glow green to engineered microbes capable of producing cotton fibers, students gained a vivid understanding of the creative possibilities in life sciences.

Focusing on Major Challenges: Understanding Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)

The lecture highlighted a significant medical challenge: Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC).

This highly aggressive subtype lacks effective targeted therapies, predominantly affects young women, and is characterized by rapid proliferation, high recurrence and metastasis rates, and a 5-year survival rate of approximately 65%.

Globally, 100,000–130,000 deaths occur annually from TNBC. Students learned about the diagnostic difficulties (e.g., X-ray blind spots) and the limitations of current treatments, emphasizing the urgent need for new therapeutic strategies.

iGEM Research Highlight: Bacteria as “Trojan Horses” Targeting Cancer Cells

The most exciting part was our ongoing iGEM project: a TNBC-targeted intracellular delivery platform using tumor-colonizing bacteria. Team member Hu unveiled key findings:

1. Tumors are not sterile
   Recent studies confirm specific bacterial communities exist within many solid tumors, including breast cancer.

2. TNBC is a bacterial “hotspot”
   Bacterial load inside TNBC cells is ten times higher than normal tissue, with 95% of bacteria located within cancer cells.

3. Natural advantages of bacteria
   These bacteria possess tumor-targeting colonization ability, high payload capacity, and immune tolerance, making them ideal drug carriers.

Our Innovative Strategy

Based on these insights, our project proposes:

1. Use Staphylococcus — prevalent in TNBC — as the base carrier.
2. Engineer the bacteria to express fibronectin-binding proteins (Fnbps), significantly enhancing their ability to invade cancer cells.
3. Deliver Apoptin, a protein derived from chicken anemia virus, which selectively induces tumor cell apoptosis while exhibiting minimal toxicity to normal cells.

Acknowledgements

We sincerely thank Suzhou No. 10 Middle School for providing this valuable platform and the enthusiastic participation of teachers and students.
We look forward to more opportunities to engage and foster the spirit of scientific curiosity together!

iGEM XJTLU Team Visits Suzhou High-tech Zone Experimental Primary School

On Monday, June 23, 2025, the iGEM XJTLU team visited Suzhou High-tech Zone Experimental Primary School, bringing an engaging synthetic biology introductory class.
Our goal was to plant the seeds of science in young minds through a lively and hands-on experience.

Introducing Synthetic Biology and Cells

Building on previous introductions to the iGEM competition and our project, this session added:

• An overview of cell structures
• A clay animal cell modeling activity

This allowed elementary students with little prior biology knowledge to gain their first impression of life sciences.

We introduced the cell — the fundamental building block of life — covering:

• Cell membrane
• DNA
• Metabolism
• Reproduction
• Differences between plant and animal cells

Hands-on Activity: Clay Animal Cell Modeling

The most popular part was modeling animal cells with clay, where students crafted:

• Cell membranes
• Nuclei (the genetic center)
• Mitochondria (the powerhouses)
• Golgi apparatus
• Endoplasmic reticulum

Abstract concepts came alive in their hands, enhancing understanding through tactile learning.

Acknowledgements

We sincerely thank Suzhou High-tech Zone Experimental Primary School for their support and the enthusiastic participation of the students!

Sparking curiosity is the first step in exploration, and we hope today’s class becomes the starting point for future biologists’ dreams. We look forward to inspiring more children to love biology.

XJTLU-Science-China Team at CCiC-Synbiopunk: A Deep Exchange Journey

From August 7 to 9, 2025, the highly anticipated CCiC-Synbiopunk (China Genetic Engineering Machines & Global Bio-Developers Conference) was grandly held in Beijing. As one of the most dynamic youth gatherings in China’s synthetic biology field, the conference brought together iGEM teams from dozens of top universities nationwide. Representing the School of Science at XJTLU, the XJTLU-Science-China team participated, engaging in a vibrant exchange of ideas and academic insights with iGEMers from across the country.

1. Showcasing XJTLU’s Project in Beijing

During the project presentation sessions, the XJTLU iGEM team confidently showcased the research project meticulously prepared for the 2025 iGEM International Competition: a TNBC-targeted intracellular delivery platform using tumor-colonizing bacteria.

2. In-depth Exchanges and Sparks of Innovation

The core value of CCiC-Synbiopunk lies in providing iGEM teams a platform for deep exchange, mutual learning, and collective growth.

The XJTLU team actively seized the opportunity to engage in extensive and profound discussions with outstanding peers from:

• Peking University School of Medicine
• Southern University of Science and Technology
• Xi’an Jiaotong University
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• YiYe team

Particularly valuable were the shared insights on overlapping research interests:

1. Shanghai Jiao Tong University team

   Also working on Staphylococcus epidermidis genome editing.

   We exchanged strategies on overcoming its restriction-modification system, tackling a common challenge together.

2. YiYe team

   Focused on the new TNBC target TEAD2, demonstrating that TEAD2 knockout effectively suppresses cancer cell metastasis.

   We shared key experimental techniques and explored potential future collaborations.

3. Peking University School of Medicine team

   Provided critical feedback on our endosomal escape strategies and drug delivery approaches,

   highlighting areas we had not fully considered and guiding us toward a more rigorous research plan.

This project-based exchange went beyond simple information sharing, evolving into substantive advice and intellectual sparks. Such mutual and in-depth dialogue was one of the most valuable takeaways from the conference.

3. Returning Full of Insights, Energized for iGEM

With abundant gains, invaluable advice, and renewed passion for synthetic biology, the XJTLU iGEMers are fully prepared. We will devote ourselves to the next stage of experimental breakthroughs and project refinement, making thorough preparations for the 2025 iGEM International Competition. Stay tuned for our progress.

XJTLU iGEM Team Interviews Oncology Specialist Dr. Chen Yusheng

On Friday, August 9, the XJTLU iGEM team had the honor of interviewing Dr. Chen Yusheng.

1. Core Objective: Ensuring Safety in Synthetic Biology

Our project focuses on a TNBC-targeted intracellular bacterial delivery platform, using tumor-colonizing Staphylococcus epidermidis for intratumoral injection. Safety is our top priority.

Dr. Chen patiently reviewed our plan and provided professional, practical guidance from the perspectives of clinical medicine and patient safety.

Her advice covered:

• Potential risk analysis
• Laboratory operation standards
• Considerations for future clinical applications

This guidance helped our team establish a clearer and more rigorous understanding of safety boundaries.

2. Bonus Insight: PET-CT Tumor Detection Technology

During discussions on tumor diagnostics, Dr. Chen introduced the cutting-edge PET-CT technology. In simple terms, PET-CT acts like a high-definition GPS plus a metabolic activity scanner for the body.

• The CT component visualizes the precise location and structure of tumors.
• The PET component tracks special tracers to reveal the metabolic activity of tumor cells.

This enables early detection of small lesions, precise tumor characterization (benign vs. malignant), treatment evaluation, and even identification of primary tumors, making PET-CT a powerful tool in cancer diagnosis and management.

3. Our Takeaways

This interview was immensely rewarding! It strengthened the safety foundation of our project and exposed us to cutting-edge oncology diagnostic technology, deepening our understanding of interdisciplinary applications. Dr. Chen’s professionalism, rigor, and approachability left a lasting impression on our team.

4. Next Steps

Guided by Dr. Chen’s valuable advice, we will continue to optimize our project design, ensuring that every step is safe and controllable. The XJTLU iGEM team moves forward, exploring the boundless possibilities of synthetic biology.

Notes of Life — Dance of Fluorescent Ink

Art has always been the echo of life.

A thousand years ago, people sketched mountains and rivers with brush and ink, wove exquisite patterns with silk threads, leaving reflections on nature and life on paper and fabric. Calligraphy, traditional painting, Su embroidery — these were the ways our ancestors conveyed emotions and ideas, capturing life’s vitality in tradition.

Today, we continue to tell stories of life, but with an entirely new language. Bacterial painting, fluorescent bacteria art, clay cell models — science is no longer just cold experimental data; it becomes paint and brushstrokes. The glowing lights in the lab transform into breathtaking exhibits in the gallery, where ancient art meets modern science, jointly expressing the diversity of life.

The art exhibition “Notes of Life — Dance of Fluorescent Ink”, co-hosted by the XJTLU School of Science iGEM Team, XJTLU Arts Association Calligraphy & Painting Group, and Cold Spring Harbor Asia DNA Learning Center, will be open to the public from September 3–7, 2025.

Here,
you will witness the weaving of past and present,
the dialogue between science and art,
and the flow of life’s vitality across different mediums.

We sincerely invite you to step into this timeless artistic conversation.

Venue: CBG Floor (corridor on the right as you enter)
Date: September 3–7, 2025

Acknowledgement of Partners

We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported and inspired our journey.

We sincerely thank the doctors and patients who shared their experiences, the students and elders who actively joined our activities, and the teachers and students who supported our campus events.

We are also grateful to the iGEM teams across China for their inspiring exchanges, and to our partners and collaborators for their trust and cooperation.

Every voice, every smile, and every suggestion has become a valuable force shaping and strengthening our project.

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