Project Pages — Biomaker.org

Visualising genetic circuits in space and time with paper-based cell-free translation

The paper-based cell-free transcription-translation (TXTL) system should simplify studying gene circuitry.

OpenPlant FundJim HaseloffFebruary 28, 2019cell-free, openplant2, engagement and education, openplant 2018

Receptor-like kinases at the initiation and maintenance of AM symbiosis

A synthetic biology approach to investigate the where and how receptor kinase signalling operates in arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis.

OpenPlant FundJim HaseloffFebruary 28, 2019plants, molecular biology, openplant2, openplant 2018

Harnessing cytosine DNA hypomethylation to explore the potential for crop improvement in wheat

Our aim is to generate genome-wide DNA hypomethylated wheat to study i) synthetic remodeling of meiotic recombination and ii) epigenetic control of wheat heterosis.

OpenPlant FundJim HaseloffFebruary 28, 2019openplant2, plants, molecular biology, openplant 2018

Site-directed integration of transgenes into the nuclear genome of plants using CRISPR/Cpf1/ssDNA

We aim to establish a CRISPR/Cpf1-based technique to insert transgenes into specific genome sites that are predicted to promote high expression.

OpenPlant FundJim HaseloffFebruary 28, 2019openplant2, plants, microbes, molecular biology, openplant 2018

Developing a frugal transcription factor relative affinity measurement pipeline (TRAMP)

Our goal is to develop a new method that will facilitate the design of synthetic promoters with varying strength or specificity and will be a useful tool for genome engineering.

OpenPlant FundJim HaseloffFebruary 28, 2019openplant2, molecular biology, plants, openplant 2018

Extending the type IIS toolkit for subcellular localisation in Marchantia

This project specifically aims to develop tags in Marchantia for localisation to the tonoplast (vacuole membrane), Golgi apparatus, oil bodies, peroxisome and mitochondria.

OpenPlant FundJim HaseloffFebruary 28, 2019plants, molecular biology, openplant2, openplant 2018

Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory Training Workshop and the UK-Africa Food Security Symposium

Build capacity and establish practical strategies and effective partnerships that can improve agricultural productivity and food security in sub-Saharan Africa.

Homebrew Fermentation Monitor

We aim to develop a tool to monitor the progress of beer fermentation in real-time and non-invasively.

Biomaker ChallengeGuest UserDecember 14, 2018biomaker 2018, microbes

Developing GPS Tools for the Arduino

Building an Arduino-based GPS tracker and helpful XOD tools.

Biomaker ChallengeGuest UserDecember 14, 2018biomaker 2018, xod, software

Fully Automated and Optimised Home-Grow Chamber

Small home-grow chamber capable of sensing moisture, temperature, humidity and light. Optimised to automate water, humidity and CO2 levels.

Biomaker ChallengeGuest UserDecember 12, 2018biomaker 2018, microbes, xod, environmental monitoring

XOD Node for a Light Adjustable Promoter

A fast, east and efficient way of modulating gene expression in yeast cultures.

Biomaker ChallengeGuest UserDecember 12, 2018biomaker 2018, microbes, molecular biology, xod

An XOD Library for the BNO055 Absolute Orientation Sensor

Read data from an absolute orientation sensor without writing any code!

Biomaker ChallengeGuest UserDecember 11, 2018biomaker 2018, xod, touchscreen

Aquaneers

Automated colour transmission and reflection measurement system for quantifying results of measurements with a colour change.

Biomaker ChallengeGuest UserDecember 10, 2018environmental monitoring, xod, biomaker 2018, 3d printing

Code-Free LCD Menu Generation Using XOD

More complex microcontroller projects often require a menu-driven interface. This library for XOD can help autogenerate them from a diagram.

Biomaker ChallengeGuest UserDecember 4, 2018xod, software, biomaker 2018

Facile optical measurement of real time liquid microbial growth

We are a small, merry band of newbie Biomakers and amateur homebrewers and have started a project to monitor the progression of our fine brews in real time.

Biomaker ChallengeGuest UserDecember 3, 2018biomaker 2018, microbes, environmental monitoring