DNA origami and Octopus announcements
Wednesday night was the August DIYBio meeting, delayed from our usual ‘third Wednesday of the month’ slot but with a relatively good attendance considering that a lot of people are probably on their summer holidays!
We celebrated the survival of the snails (who now seem to be reproducing busily) but decided that we would wait until the new generation were a bit bigger, and Team Snail were present, before starting our selection experiment.
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Microbiology and art competition – call for entries
Art provides an opportunity for visualisation and communication of science…
During the Manchester Science Festival 2011, MadLab will be hosting its first science themed exhibition, on the subject of Microbiology and Art (Oct 20 – Nov 11). Items on display will include a range of different representations of links between microbiology and art – photography, jewellery, embroidery, music, painting and so on – produced by science students from MMU. In addition, the Manchester Microbe Map, produced by the intrepid members of DIYBIOMCR will be on display alongside the MMU AIDS banner, and an open call for work.
Take part in the exhibition
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DIYBIO Octopus Dissection Workshop
DIYBIO Octopus Dissection Workshop
Location: MadLab
Description: Learn about the wondrous cephalopod – the octopus by looking inside with an expert
Date: 11-09-2011
Start Time: 11:00
End Time: 17:00
Booking: Essential, places limited
Octopuses are highly intelligent creatures. Find out more about these amazing animals with Dr Brian Degger at the DIY dissection workshop. You will get a unique insight and appreciation of this organism that only dissection can bring. No science experience necessary, just enthusiasm, and a willingness to wield a scalpel.