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...
Nov 3, 2025 | publication, science, Synthetic Biology
From simulation to reality: experimental analysis of a quantum entanglement simulation with slime molds as bioelectronic components Our team at Biofaction, alongside Zeki Seskir and Eduardo R. Miranda, recently published a study in Frontiers in Soft Matter exploring...
Oct 3, 2025 | event, science, Science Communication, Science in Society
On August 23–24, Biofaction together with the Mi-Hy project traveled to Maker Faire Hannover (2025) to showcase our latest research and demonstrate how microbial fuel cell (MFC) technology can power hydroponic systems. Maker Faire is a worldwide, family-friendly...
Jun 23, 2025 | art residence, art-science, event, science
For this art-science deCYPher lab, the participants headed to Ghent for three days of immersive hands-on workshops, bringing together the art residencies of the deCYPher and Bioindustry4.0 projects. The lab invited the 4 selected artists in residency alongside with 9...
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,...
