Aug 10, 2026 | publication, Publications, science
Smart biomanufacturing is no longer a future concept, it is now actively reshaping how biological processes are designed, monitored, and scaled. The fusion of automation, digitalisation, and biotechnology promises faster innovation, cleaner production, and more...
Jun 3, 2026 | Events, News, project, science
Biofaction joined this year’s Open Hardware Summit with a microbial fuel cell building tutorial, developed and presented in the framework of the Mi-Hy project. Taking place in Technische Universität Berlin on the weekend of May 23-24th, the summit had a busy schedule...
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...
Apr 30, 2026 | art-science, event, science, Science Communication, Science in Society
The Mi-Hy research project and Biofaction are launching MudTronics, a global competition for makers, artists, and scientists to develop innovative microbial fuel cell applications. Turn organic matter like mud and wastewater into electrical energy. The event...
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...
