Revolutionising Genetic Engineering with Version Control Solutions
Industry
Biotechnology
Services
Business Analysis,
Design, Development,
Quality Assurance,
DevOps, Senior
Technical Consultation
Client Location
United Kingdom
Collaboration Model
Fixed Price
Collaboration Timeline
2024 - Present
project description
CellRepo is an innovative platform tailored for genetic engineering, providing a centralised structure for version control for the experiments.
By introducing concepts from software development into bioengineering, CellRepo enables researchers to log, track, and collaborate on genetic modifications with precision, security, and ease.
project requirement
Develop a centralised database for biology experiments.
Implement a version control system for tracking genetic modifications.
Enable collaboration features for researchers globally.
Ensure data security and compliance with relevant regulations.
key challenges
Version Control for Genetic Engineering:
Applying software engineering principles to manage genetic data efficiently.
Data Integrity & Security:
Ensuring secure, centralized storage with controlled access for researchers.
Collaborative Workflow:
Enabling seamless teamwork while maintaining user-specific data permissions.
Git-Like Project Structure:
Implementing a structured system for tracking changes and research progress.
proposed solution
1. Centralised Data Management: A unified platform for storing and managing genetic data with robust search and categorisation features.
2. Version Control System (Genostamp™): A proprietary feature to log every change made to genetic strains, ensuring traceability and accuracy.
3. Secure Infrastructure: Hosted on Heroku with encrypted AWS S3 storage to ensure data integrity and compliance.
technologies
HTML, SCSS, Vanilla JS
Frontend
Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Git
Backend
PostgreSQL
Database
Heroku
Hosting
AWS Lambda
Hosting
AWS S3, AWS EFS
Storage
conclusion
The collaboration with Cell Repo resulted in a state-of-the-art cellular data management platform that streamlined operations and positioned the company for future growth. The project not only addressed immediate challenges but also laid a strong foundation for scalability and innovation in the biotechnology industry.
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