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Success with DIY DNA Circuits at Science Makers

30 November 2017

The SynBio SRI event series Science Makers took on the theme of DIY DNA circuits in November 2017. Attendees constructed a NAND logic gate and a DIY visualiser using an LED grid and laser cut box designed by Helene Steiner, a member of the SRI Steering Committee.

Bio-solar panel developed by researchers at University of Cambridge and Imperial College London

29 November 2017

A two-in-one solar bio-battery and solar panel has been created by researchers who printed living cyanobacteria and circuitry onto paper.

Open technology and democratisation of synthetic biology features on BBC Radio 4 'Inside Science'

28 November 2017

The Synthetic Biology Strategic Research Initiative Coordinator Dr Jenny Molloy appeared on BBC Radio 4's 'Inside Science' last week following the publication of a bioengineering horizon scanning exercise co-organised by the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk and SynBio SRI, (both University of Cambridge) and the Future of Humanity Institute (University of Oxford) in Dec 2016.

Cambridge researchers present cutting edge research at Synthetic Biology UK 2017

28 November 2017

Cambridge synthetic biology researchers Prof Jason Chin, Dr Francisco Navarro and Dr Markus Ralser presented at the Synthetic Biology UK 2017 meeting in Manchester this week.

Report highlights opportunities and risks associated with synthetic biology and bioengineering

23 November 2017

Human genome editing, 3D-printed replacement organs and artificial photosynthesis – the field of bioengineering offers great promise for tackling the major challenges that face our society. But as a new article out today highlights, these developments provide both opportunities and risks in the short and long term.

Technology for development and design for co-creation workshops

23 November 2017

The Global Challenges Initiative is running the following events for post-graduates and early career researchers in the New Year and a Global Challenges Round Table on 8th December. Book now to secure your place!

Biomaker Fayre showcases 40 open source, low-cost biological instruments

2 November 2017

There was a real buzz in the air on Saturday 21 October, as 40 interdisciplinary teams exhibited their prototypes for the 2017 Biomaker Challenge at the Department of Engineering.

The Colour Institute: biological colour takes centre stage at the Festival of Ideas

2 November 2017

The Colour Institute brought a series of events about colour to Cambridge Makespace as part of the Festival of Ideas 2017. Featured activities included DIY pigment extraction, open source colorimeters and fantastic talks and demos from scientists, artists and writers.

Cafe Synthetique looks at DNA self assembly, origami and more

1 November 2017

In October's Cafe Synthetique, Kerstin Göpfrich (Max Planck Institute for Medical Research) introduced her work on DNA 'origami', Alex Ohmann presented on DNA nanopores to rapidly mix lipids between membrane leaflets and Lorenzo di Michele (Department of Physics) discussed amphiphilic DNA complexes

Synthetic Biology Leadership Council to hold open meeting on 8 Nov 2017

1 November 2017

The Synthetic Biology Leadership Council provides leadership for the UK’s interests in the rapidly developing field of Synthetic Biology and holds at least one open meeting per year.

Success with DIY DNA Circuits at Science Makers

Bio-solar panel developed by researchers at University of Cambridge and Imperial College London

Open technology and democratisation of synthetic biology features on BBC Radio 4 'Inside Science'

Cambridge researchers present cutting edge research at Synthetic Biology UK 2017

Report highlights opportunities and risks associated with synthetic biology and bioengineering

Technology for development and design for co-creation workshops

Biomaker Fayre showcases 40 open source, low-cost biological instruments

The Colour Institute: biological colour takes centre stage at the Festival of Ideas

Cafe Synthetique looks at DNA self assembly, origami and more

Synthetic Biology Leadership Council to hold open meeting on 8 Nov 2017

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