Vilnius-Lithuania iGEM

This year, Vilnius-Lithuania iGEM 2025 is taking on tick-borne diseases. We’re engineering a field-deployable diagnostic tool using the TIGR-Tas system – a synthetic biology-based method designed to rapidly detect tick-borne pathogens, like Borrelia (Lyme disease) and Babesia (Babesiosis). Our goal? To make early detection simple, fast, and accessible – especially in nature-rich regions where ticks pose an increasing health risk to both humans and animals. But science shouldn’t stay in the lab. We’re building an entire synthetic biology movement – sparking curiosity, promoting literacy, and inviting everyone to explore the power of science. From interactive workshops to personalized quizzes, we're making sure innovation meets education. Our projects so far: 2015 "ColiClock" 2016 "PheLoss" 2017 "SynORI" (Grand prize winner) 2018 "SynDrop" & "CAT-Seq" 2019 "Colight" 2020 "FlavoFlow" (Grand prize winner) 2021 "AmeBye" 2022 "NanoFind" 2023 "Exullose" (1st Runner ups) 2024 "Synhesion" 2025 "IXPOSE"