David Kong along with visiting lecturers Julie Legault , Will Canine and Urs Gaudenz spoke about their efforts towards the development of hardware platforms. Synthetic biology requires great hardware. Every synthetic biology experiment utilizes a variety of hardware, from liquid handling systems to centrifuges to culture machines and microscopes.
Can these materials be used to make smarter petri dishes and test tubes?
Can they be used to attract airborne microbes in different environments?
Can they aid in new discoveries?
Can we utilize them to print scaffolds for growing microbes?
What if these can be used in the field to collect samples to attract and trap microbes of desire?
Can interactive bionic fruits be used to teach chemistry, biology and food science to kids?
Can they be used by chefs to communicate to their guests by remotely triggering Fructus to synthesize different flavors and fermentations based on the course in the meal?