Welcome to iGEM Bonn!
We are a Team of Bonner students developing a innovative project about plant resistances against Potyviruses to participate in iGEM, the worlds largest synthetic biology competition
What is iGEM?
The International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition is a major international event in synthetic biology. Each year, more than 400 student teams develop their own projects to tackle real-world challenges using synthetic biology. At the end of the season, all teams come together to present their results at a large international conference: the Grand Jamboree.
Our project for 2026:
Potyguard +: A toolbox for plant resistances!
Currently we are working on building resistances against the against the largest plant-infecting group of RNA viruses. By exploiting the cleavage site of their conserved viral proteases we are building a modular biosensor against potyvirus members such as potato virus Y and Cassava Brown Streak virus.
What is the purpose of our teams?
Our iGEM team aims to grow beyond the classical boundaries of our student programs by combining creativity, independent work, and interdisciplinary collaboration. It gives us the freedom to develop our own applications and innovative solutions to tackle real-world problems while gaining valuable hands-on experience beyond the classroom, including project management, working independently, fundraising, modelling and effective teamwork.
