BioClub Tokyo

24/01/2025

Come see Lyndsey Walsh speak next Tuesday evening!

26/11/2024

We had a great time dyeing on Saturday with our artist in residence, Lau Kaker! They shared what they've learned in Japan so far during their residency, supported by the フィンランドセンター The Finnish Institute in Japan and Bioart Society. They also spoke about the artisans and dyers they've met, and new insights into the interspecies relationships that make Japanese indigo dyeing possible.

Participants communicated with the vat through writing, speaking, and even listening using a hydrophone! After getting close with the vat, we tried dyeing our very own textile samples using simple pattern-making tools like chopsticks and thread. Many thanks to Lau for hosting and facilitating this amazing experience!

先週土曜日に素敵な藍染ワークショップが行われました！このワークショップでは、フィンランドセンターとバイオアート・ソサイエティーの共同主催アーティスト・イン・レジデンスプログラムで来日されているラウ・カッカーさんのご指導をいただきました。レジデンシーで出会った藍染職人さんや、ラウさん自身が学んだ技術、職人と藍染細菌の間の種間の関係についてのお話を聞かせていただきました。

細菌とコミュニケーションを取るには、書いたり話したり、ハイドロフォン（水中聴音機）も使ったりしました。最後に、藍染体験をしました！お箸と糸のような簡単な小道具を使って様々な模様ができ上がりました。ラウさんに大変感謝しております〜

16/10/2024

Our founder Georg will be speaking online at the next metaPhorest seminar! 🥳

metaPhorest

01/10/2024

ChatGPT hallucinates links to imaginary GitHub repos:

Prompt: "list open source or low cost plate readers for biology and include working github links"

Result:
Here are some open-source or low-cost plate readers for biology, along with their GitHub links:

1. **LAMP (Low-cost Affordable Microplate Reader)**
- **Description**: A project designed for building a low-cost microplate reader.
- **GitHub Link**: [LAMP Project](https://github.com/kevinhng86/LAMP)

2. **Open Microplate Reader**
- **Description**: An open-source microplate reader project with schematics and software.
- **GitHub Link**: [Open Microplate Reader](https://github.com/radiosciencelab/open-microplate-reader)

3. **DIY Microplate Reader (Raspberry Pi-based)**
- **Description**: Multiple projects available for building a microplate reader using a Raspberry Pi.
- **Example GitHub Link**: [PiPlate Reader](https://github.com/andrewwhitehead/PiPlate)

4. **BlueBox**
- **Description**: An open-source microplate reader project using Raspberry Pi for absorbance measurements.
- **GitHub Link**: [BlueBox](https://github.com/Moore-Group/BlueBox)

5. **OpenSpec**
- **Description**: An open-source project focused on spectroscopy that can be adapted for microplate reading.
- **GitHub Link**: [OpenSpec](https://github.com/OpenSpec/OpenSpec)

6. **MPR (Microplate Reader) Project**
- **Description**: A community-driven initiative to develop an open-source microplate reader.
- **GitHub Link**: [MPR Project](https://github.com/DTU-HealthTech/MicroplateReader)

7. **Molecular Devices Plate Reader Emulator**
- **Description**: A project that emulates the functionality of a commercial plate reader.
- **GitHub Link**: [Plate Reader Emulator](https://github.com/adamgreig/Plate-Reader-Emulator)

These resources provide documentation and community support to help you in building and using your own microplate reader.

08/03/2024

Is anyone familiar with import & VAT regulations of Scientific Equipment for education & research in Japan?

In the UK there is a tax & VAT extemption for exactly that:

You can claim relief on Customs Duty and VAT if you're importing scientific materials and apparatus for education or research to the UK.

22/01/2024

Application for Global Participants for "How to Grow (Almost) Anything 2024" are open! Please apply!

If you are curious about - the course is for you! Very demanind, but super-exciting!

More info & Application Form: https://www.htgaa.org

We will also make a Study Group at BioClub Tokyo, if we get enough participants we will even try to make the wet-lab experiments too!

Check out https://htgaa.bioclub.tokyo - if you want to join in-person in Tokyo!