Dustin Smith uses technology that focuses on directly sequencing DNA from samples to determine what microbes or viruses are present

This year, only five Canadian teams are moving on to participate in the iGEM Giant Jamboree virtual competition, including both Lethbridge teams

Team members and advisors say the results they achieve are far less a focus than what is learned throughout the iGEM experience

The University of Lethbridge’s iGEM students have proven once again they are among the best and brightest scientists in the synthetic biology field