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What if there were a way to turn carbon dioxide itself into a resource—producing energy while reducing harmful emissions at the same time?

A team of 11 undergraduate students at Rochester has done just that. The team created a carbon-negative energy source that uses bacteria to generate energy while simultaneously capturing and storing carbon dioxide. Their innovative approach not only addresses energy needs but also produces ethanol as a sustainable biofuel.

In October, the team—called Team CyanoVolt—submitted their research to the 2024 International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition, where student-led teams from around the globe compete to tackle real-world challenges using synthetic biology. The Rochester team competed against more than 400 teams from around the world and was awarded a gold medal for their project.

Congratulations, Team CyanoVolt! Learn more about their project: https://www.rochester.edu/newscenter/undergraduate-students-synthetic-biology-clean-energy-630282/

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