iGEM team members (undergraduate researchers, team leads)
Starting a new iGEM project with multiple design tracks and needing to track progress in real time.
Use cases
About
The Designs for iGEM 2011 mind map template captures the complete workflow of a synthetic biology team competing in the iGEM competition, structured around 66 nodes across six major branches. It documents parallel design tracks for protein diffusion systems between Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli, including the 'MBP diffusion' and 'RecA* diffusion' strategies, as well as a 'Subtilis-Subtilis' track with T7, tRNA, and Xis designs. The template also covers direct characterization experiments (antibiotic tests, GFP diffusion, GFP-LacO experiments), wiki content planning, and sponsor management. This template serves as a real-time project evolution log, ideal for iGEM teams or any research group managing complex, multi-track biological engineering projects.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Synthetic biology researchers and lab technicians
Planning and documenting parallel cloning and characterization experiments for different genetic circuits.
iGEM team wiki managers and fundraising coordinators
Organizing wiki content and sponsor outreach alongside experimental work for a competition deadline.
How to use this template
Step 1
Access and Navigate the Map Structure
Open the template in Xmind and click on the major branches like 'Design' or 'Characterization' to expand the multi-track biological workflow.
Step 2
Customize Nodes with Project Details
Replace the placeholder text in the diffusion strategies and experiment branches with your specific synthetic biology data and research goals.
Step 3
Extend Branches and Log Results
Add new topics to document additional experiments or sponsor information while using the characterization branch to link external files and log real-time data.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 66 nodes organized into six branches: three design tracks (periplasm, Subtilis-Subtilis, cytoplasm), direct characterization experiments, wiki content planning, and sponsor management.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then replace the design nodes (e.g., MBP diffusion, OmpR system) with your own parts and experiments. Use the characterization branch to track your assays and the wiki branch to plan your team's documentation.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind. You can add, remove, or rename nodes to match your specific project structure, such as new design tracks or additional sponsors.
It organizes experimental results from antibiotic tests, GFP diffusion, and GFP-LacO experiments, with separate sub-branches for Subtilis-Subtilis and E. Coli-Subtilis interactions.
Absolutely. The template's structure—design tracks, cloning plans, characterization, and documentation—is applicable to any multi-part synthetic biology or bioengineering project.
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