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Plant and Life Sciences Marquee at Cambridge Science Festival

  • Downing Site Downing Street Cambridge, England, CB2 United Kingdom (map)

OpenPlant and the Cambridge Synthetic Biology Strategic Research Initiative are teaming up to present an interactive exhibit at Cambridge Science Festival

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Synthetic biology for the senses

Plants and microbes make a wonderful variety of colours, scents, tastes and textures. Meet our DNA robot to find out how, and learn what scientists are doing to harness these natural abilities. With the SymBio Strategic Research Initiative and OpenPlant.

Come along to make your own paint colours with natural plant pigments, meet DNA Dave, and support us by having your picture taken and sharing via social media.

For more information and all Cambridge Science Festival events, check out their website at https://www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk/

Earlier Event: March 10
Invincible: Synthetic Biology theatre
Later Event: March 25
Innovation in Food Security Venture Creation Weekend