A group of scientists, musicians, engineers, and artists have created Biota Beats, a project that translates human microbiota into hip hop music. The group was originally inspired to start the project for a synthetic biology competition called iGEM in 2016.

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The Allen Institute for Brain Science has generated the first data from live human brain cells with the Allen Cell Types Database: a new (and publicly available) tool for anyone who wants to explore and understand the anatomy and electrical signals of living brain cells. Continue reading →

Citizen science projects provide opportunities for those interested in advancing scientific research in various fields of choice. Participants can help in different ways, including data collection, engaging in focus groups, or taking part in research designs. The goal is to involve the public in “inquiry and discovery of new scientific knowledge.”

Participants do not necessarily need to have a scientific background. There are around 1500 current projects available; Continue reading →