Begin your journey as a synthetic biology researcher.

SynBase is a 100% free, self-paced online curriculum adapted from the Stanford iGEM Bioengineering Research Program. No background knowledge required!

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How It Works

A curriculum that builds understanding one lesson at a time

1. Work through a module

Modules unlock in order, one page at a time — each lesson is its own page, with more modules being added as the curriculum grows.

2. Explore real examples

See how the ideas in each module show up in real iGEM projects, from the same session students went through live.

3. Track your progress

Finishing a module unlocks the next one, and your progress follows you across every session until you reach the end.

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Beyond SiBRP

SynBase is only the start

See What Past Students Have Built

Example Question

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Based on a core idea from Module 1. Each module has understanding checks like this one throughout.

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Ready to dive into the world of synthetic biology?

Module 1 starts with the basics — no prior background in biology required.

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