Jan 9, 2015 | Publications, science, Science in Society, Science Policy
As a member of the European Commission (EC) Scientific Advisory Group for New and Emerging Environmental and Health Risks, Markus Schmidt from Biofaction, helps to define the field of Synthetic Biology and advice EC on how to assess its benefits, risks, and research...
Jan 9, 2015 | art-science, Events, Film & Video, Science Communication, Science in Society, Winner
The original BIO·FICTION Film Festival took place in Vienna from 23-25 October, 2014 (see foots of the event here). After the original festival, we are now sending the festival on tour to other places around the world, see dates below. BIO·FICTION Linz, Austria:...
Dec 3, 2014 | art-science, Science in Society
The Center for Fundamental Living Technology (FLinT), University of Southern Denmark – in collaboration with Biofaction- is inviting an artist in residence for up to six weeks during 2015. The two-part residency will start in the spring and conclude in the...
Nov 21, 2014 | Events, science, Science in Society, Science Policy
BACHBERRY is a 3 year project funded by the EC-FP7 and the acronym for “BACterial Hosts for production of Bioactive phenolics from bERRY fruits”. Started in November 2013 the team of 18 partners from Europe, Russia, Chile and China aim to identify bioactive compounds...
Nov 19, 2014 | art-science, Events, Film & Video, Science Communication, Science in Society, Winner
biotechnologie.tv berichtet über BIO·FICTION Beitrag 3: Das Kunst- und Filmfestival Biofiction (ab Min. 6:05) Auch im dritten Beitrag dreht sich alles um die Verbindung von Kunst und Wissenschaft. Beim Biofiction-Festival in Wien Ende Oktober zeigten Performances,...
Nov 4, 2014 | art-science, Events, Film & Video, Science in Society
The BIO·FICTION Science Art Film Festival (23-25 Oct. 2014), produced by Biofaction KG was celebrated as an interdisciplinary cross-cultural event with art works, performances, live DIYbio demos, and many interesting talks. The BIO·FICTION short film competition with...