
November 2016
Beer&Biology
“Brewing is the art of feeding sugar to yeast.” — Jeff Frane, 1994, Zymurgy Microbes surround our environment, cover ourselves inside out. In the process of exploting energy sources, they transform substances into something else, sometimes disgusting, sometimes delightful. Food fermentation tries to harness the power of microbes to produce great taste, memorable aromas and interesting smells. Indeed, most of the flavor associated with fermented food comes from substances produced by the bacteria themselves. It just takes to stop and…
Find out more »LowCost PCR workshop
Background The era of personal DNA testing is here, with the diffusion of affordable, personal devices such as BentoLab and MiniPCR. Many DIYbio spaces already offer the possibility of conducting PCR tests. DIYbio gives citizens the opportunity to question the world around them. DNA is in every living being, and each organism has its own particular DNA sequence. PCR is extremely sensitive, able to detect even the tiniest amount of the DNA you're looking for. If the DNA is present,…
Find out more »Heidelberg Science Slam: Evolution
A science slam about evolution organized by the Heidelberg Science Slam
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