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Cellularity by James King explores the development of cell-like structures, or “chells” that mimic the features of biological cells.

Dearbhaile Heaney’s Bedroom Biology for Teenagers is a guide to biological experimentation within the home using engineered bacteria.

Bedroom Biology for Teenagers

Softest Words by Kevin Grennan proposes a private love letter written in unique ink made of the saliva of two lovers.

The Gaia Corporation by J Paul Neeley explores the implications of synthetic biology by imagining the world in 2023.

The Gaia Corporation

Sonja Bäumel’s (In)visible Membrane is about life on the human body and its design applications.

(In)visible membrane

The Synthetic Kingdom by Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg considers how natural or unnatural life will be classified when life is built by humans.

The Synthetic Kingdom

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Bookish

Showcase

Calling all book lovers! Take a look at this collection of interesting and alternative bookcases.

Highlights from Milan Design Week 2011

Showcase

Looking back at some of the highlights of the 2011 Milan Design Week when the International Furniture Fair celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Synbio and design

Dr J Craig Venter has created synthetic life. What can design bring to the field of synthetic biology?

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Design Thinking

Cellularity by James King explores the development of cell-like structures, or “chells” that mimic the features of biological cells.

Bedroom Biology for Teenagers

Dearbhaile Heaney’s Bedroom Biology for Teenagers is a guide to biological experimentation within the home using engineered bacteria.

Softest Words by Kevin Grennan proposes a private love letter written in unique ink made of the saliva of two lovers.

The Gaia Corporation

The Gaia Corporation by J Paul Neeley explores the implications of synthetic biology by imagining the world in 2023.

(In)visible membrane

Sonja Bäumel’s (In)visible Membrane is about life on the human body and its design applications.

The Synthetic Kingdom

The Synthetic Kingdom by Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg considers how natural or unnatural life will be classified when life is built by humans.

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