May 11, 2026 | art residence, art-science, Exhibition, publication, Publications
A publication about the findings on SPIKA, an innovative modular system developed as part of the Mi-Hy project. Cities produce tons of waste. But what if some of it could grow food, recover nutrients, and sustain living microbial ecosystems all at once? This...
May 4, 2026 | Publications, science, Synthetic Biology
As part of the Mi-Hy research project, we recently co-authored a review in Frontiers in Microbiology alongside our partners at Sony CSL Paris, Lenon Romano Modesto, and Rachel Armstrong, examining how electroactive microorganisms (EAMs) could be embedded into...
Jan 22, 2026 | AI, Publications, science, Science Communication, Science in Society, Science Policy, Synthetic Biology, Uncategorized
The landscape of biotechnology is undergoing a major shift driven by Artificial Intelligence, pushing innovation into territories we never previously imagined. However, this rapid momentum raises urgent questions regarding ethics, security, and safety. A recent study...
Jan 22, 2026 | publication, Publications, science, Science in Society, Science Policy
A new book published as part of the NATO Science for Peace and Security Series. Based on an international NATO workshop held in Cartagena, Colombia, it brought together experts from different fields, including AI, biotechnology, and risk and resilience research. The...
Mar 14, 2023 | News, publication, Publications, science, Science Policy, Synthetic Biology
After two years in the making, our new open access book is now available! Markus Schmidt (ed.) Grain & Noise – Artists in Synthetic Biology Labs Constructive Disturbances of Art in Science In our book we present the collaboration between scientists and artists in...
Mar 3, 2023 | News, publication, Publications, science, Science Policy, Synthetic Biology
Austrian NEWS Magazine published an interview with Markus Schmidt from Biofaction about the future of the human body. The interview covered synthetic life, neurotechnologies and artificial intelligence and was featured on the cover of the weekly edition March 3rd,...
