We produced two kinds of terpenes and regulated the ratio of their yield, lycopene and patchouli alcohol,
for silk fragrance enhancement, antibacterial and coloration.
First, we interviewed practitioners in the silk dyeing segment and sent out an online questionnaire for
fabric apparel to a wide range of consumers, who provided valuable input for the design and implementation
of our project.
During the experimental design process, we professionals exchanged ideas, covering different fields such as
biology, environment, and safety. We also kept close contact with other universities and shared a lot of
valuable information with each other.
In order to integrate the project into the society and promote the concept and method of synthetic biology,
we took different educational approaches for different age groups online and offline.
During the course of all the above activities, we ensured the information security of participants under the
guidance of professionals. Throughout the HP activities, each step complements each other and forms an
organic whole.
Background
We carry out our human practice in one of the purpose of shaping our project with social economic factors in
reality. Thus we grasp every opportunity to share our idea of synthetic biology in sustainable production to
the public. We advertise the principles and applications of our project to professors and undergraduates
majoring various research areas in our campus, and residents in all walks of life nearby in the
neighborhood. We also visit institutions, companies and factories covering the whole production process of a
dyed silk, from spinning and weaving, the design and production of dyes and enzymes, dyeing and sewage
disposal, etc. Besides, to seek inspiration and innovative solution to similar problems, we keep in touch
with many other iGEM teams to exchange ideas and share progress. Also in CCiC forum we attain many feedbacks
from our peers to better modified our project.
Principle
PDCA cycle of Integrated Human Practice Further, we developed PDCA cycle of Integrated Human Practice.
P(Plan): Identify the problems to be solved at this stage and formulate corresponding solutions, such as
interviews, experiments and other means. Specify '5W1H': Why, What, Where, Who(or When), How.
D(Do): Execute according to the plan developed in phase P, such as perform 'interview', 'experiment' or
'design'. In phase D, work needs to be ensured that it is effectively implemented on schedule.
C(Check): Verify that the implementation has been completed according to the plan in phase P and that the
implementation is up to standard. If the expected results are not achieved, new problems need to be
resolved. In stage C, the tasks that have reached the standard and those that have not reached the standard
need to be calculated reasonably.
A(Act): A needs to summarize the problems listed in phase C and deal with the remaining problems. Phase A
may also be phase P and D of the next cycle, where problems need to be identified, plans made, and
implementation.
The A phase of the PDCA may be the P and D phases of the next cycle. The PDCA cycles are connected, and each
time the team solves a portion of the effort. In this cycle, the C and A phases are used to carry out the
verification and summary of the cycle, so this needs to be completed by the team.
