# Latest **URL:** https://forum.hackteria.org/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.hackteria.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.hackteria.org/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to Hackteria's Kitchen](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/welcome-to-hackterias-kitchen/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 7:24am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/welcome-to-hackterias-kitchen/8 "2017-03-30T07:24:38Z")
Hackteria operates on a global scale, and is based on a web platform and a wiki for sharing knowledge, which enable anyone to learn and also test different ways of hacking living systems. General discussions, questions, … --- ## [A hackathon: OpSciHack 2026 — Less Waste, More Discovery | Zurich, 3–4 October](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/a-hackathon-opscihack-2026-less-waste-more-discovery-zurich-3-4-october/2437)
**Author:** [@Hana](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/Hana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/a-hackathon-opscihack-2026-less-waste-more-discovery-zurich-3-4-october/2437 "2026-09-09T08:23:05Z")
Hi everyone, We are Open Innovation in Life Sciences (OILS), a volunteer-run, non-profit association in Zurich. We’re organising OpSciHack 2026, a two-day open-science hackathon, and would love to welcome people from th… --- ## [LAAAAST Call for attending GOSH in Kathmandu | Deadline kinda today. sorry](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/laaaast-call-for-attending-gosh-in-kathmandu-deadline-kinda-today-sorry/2436)
**Author:** [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/laaaast-call-for-attending-gosh-in-kathmandu-deadline-kinda-today-sorry/2436 "2026-09-03T10:26:14Z")
With our early DIY microscopes and many other open hardware for building your own lab, we have been involved with GOSH since (and before) its innauguration. 10 years later,Ii am personally again involved in organizing a… --- ## [The case of the buried underpants](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/the-case-of-the-buried-underpants/2411)
**Author:** [@punkish](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/punkish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 8:26am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/the-case-of-the-buried-underpants/2411 "2026-09-01T08:26:33Z")
I read the following Soil health assessment using buried cotton underpants… with amused but limited interest. To me, it was a lot less interesting than the headlines made it sound. For one, they could have literally used… --- ## [Laser optical pickup unit hacking](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/laser-optical-pickup-unit-hacking/771)
**Author:** [@gaudi](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/gaudi)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/laser-optical-pickup-unit-hacking/771 "2026-08-11T05:35:14Z")
Dear all Laser optical pickup units that are used in CD / DVD and BlueRay players to read the disc are amazing pieces of engineering with built in lasers, optical stages, filters and mirrors. These small units, that can… --- ## [Keeping my priorities organized](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/keeping-my-priorities-organized/2378)
**Author:** [@punkish](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/punkish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/keeping-my-priorities-organized/2378 "2026-07-27T19:37:08Z")
Hi everyone, I am returning here after a long gap. I take advantage of this blank slate to present a more philosophical re-introductory post, so, please forgive and indulge me. As a part of my quest to reintegrate myse… --- ## [Citizen Science, AI and responsibility](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/citizen-science-ai-and-responsibility/2379)
**Author:** [@punkish](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/punkish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/citizen-science-ai-and-responsibility/2379 "2026-07-15T13:57:15Z")
How is AI being used in Citizen Science? How are the results of Citizen Science being made available for training AI? How can we ensure that the lifecycle of Citizen Science is unencumbered by IP restrictions? Are the… --- ## [Call for Zines for the Oki Wonder Library - And some tips on how to make/archive them](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-zines-for-the-oki-wonder-library-and-some-tips-on-how-to-make-archive-them/841)
**Author:** [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 7:32am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-zines-for-the-oki-wonder-library-and-some-tips-on-how-to-make-archive-them/841 "2026-05-29T07:32:48Z")
We started to collect, improve, re-edit and translate some of the zines that have been made over the years in the global hackteria network and friends. Thx for sending your most recent versions! @marymaggic, @paulapin… --- ## [Wiki is CLEAN AGAIN - and HELP NEEDED for updating security](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/wiki-is-clean-again-and-help-needed-for-updating-security/2279)
**Author:** [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/wiki-is-clean-again-and-help-needed-for-updating-security/2279 "2026-05-11T03:31:16Z")
Finally i got around to clean up our beloved wiki, step by step, and slowly getting there to get it more updated and more smooth to interact with again. There were several issues over the last years, quite aggressive spa… --- ## [Approaching ProHelvetia Funding Strategy](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/approaching-prohelvetia-funding-strategy/324)
**Author:** [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:32am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/approaching-prohelvetia-funding-strategy/324 "2026-04-21T05:32:11Z")
the future… the future… let’s aim slowly at a program for 2019! Interdisciplinary Production and Collaboration \[Workgrant\_Interdisciplinary\] See more on their support of “Work Grants” in "Interdisciplinary Projects" … --- ## [ANNOUNCE: Technobiological Futures Co-Laboratories Programme](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/announce-technobiological-futures-co-laboratories-programme/2252)
**Author:** [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:30am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/announce-technobiological-futures-co-laboratories-programme/2252 "2026-04-21T05:30:43Z")
We are super happy to announce (has already started a bit in February) our upcoming Programme on Technobiological Futures Co-Laboratories. A series of events, workshops, gatherings, hack-camps, bringing together artists,… --- ## [Biolab builder looking for connections - Open science lab still meeting?](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biolab-builder-looking-for-connections-open-science-lab-still-meeting/2250)
**Author:** [@ShemJ](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/ShemJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biolab-builder-looking-for-connections-open-science-lab-still-meeting/2250 "2026-03-17T20:23:21Z")
Hello all, I will be in Zurich this coming Sunday and into Monday, Mar 23. I’m seeing some older posts about the open science lab perhaps meeting on Mondays and was wondering if there was any kind of gathering planned. I… --- ## [Want to learn how to work with C.Elegans](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/want-to-learn-how-to-work-with-c-elegans/1846)
**Author:** [@Laurent](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/Laurent)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 7:13am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/want-to-learn-how-to-work-with-c-elegans/1846 "2026-02-28T07:13:52Z")
Hey guys, got the impression that I’m alone on this network !! I’ve created a non-profit DIY research lab on cancer and aging in France (website is for soon). We got outstanding results and even released an article in AB… --- ## [Biohackers in Switzerland and others](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biohackers-in-switzerland-and-others/2248)
**Author:** [@lsd](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/lsd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biohackers-in-switzerland-and-others/2248 "2026-02-26T16:15:59Z")
Hello there, Are there biohackers in switzerland that are actually bio hacking? I mean more than just making kombucha (which is cool btw) I research cartilage protection and regeneration, and also optic nerve neuroprote… --- ## [Biofest 2 22-25 April with the Thyrea BioFabLab (Greece)](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biofest-2-22-25-april-with-the-thyrea-biofablab-greece/2215)
**Author:** [@raronoff](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/raronoff)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 6:19am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biofest-2-22-25-april-with-the-thyrea-biofablab-greece/2215 "2026-02-13T06:19:56Z")
Hello! With old Biosummit colleagues, Christiana Gardikioti, Günter Seyfried and Jan-Maarten Luursema, we are doing a second Biofest in Greece around circular economy aims, soil health and mushrooms, with segues into wa… --- ## [Need technical details for 3 Fiber Spectro infrared UV cuvettes](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/need-technical-details-for-3-fiber-spectro-infrared-uv-cuvettes/2214)
**Author:** [@XavCC](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/XavCC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/need-technical-details-for-3-fiber-spectro-infrared-uv-cuvettes/2214 "2026-02-10T08:56:39Z")
Hi dearests, With hack2o.eu we are planning to run several spectro sessions on water sample. I therefore need to place an order for several hundred cuvettes. Before doing so, I need to confirm the technical details of… --- ## [Possible involvement with Bern Hydrologie group](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/possible-involvement-with-bern-hydrologie-group/2193)
**Author:** [@raronoff](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/raronoff)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/possible-involvement-with-bern-hydrologie-group/2193 "2025-11-05T12:59:50Z")
A hydrology researcher in Bern hopes to get someone to help with their Arduino boards and Lora setups. Here is their announcement: --- ## [Making Bio-plastic](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/making-bio-plastic/2164)
**Author:** [@gagaa23s56](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/gagaa23s56)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/making-bio-plastic/2164 "2025-10-06T15:30:32Z")
Hello! I am an art student at ZHdK. Currently begin to make bio-plastic for tech-art proper. As far as I know there are different types of bio-plastic, and I am wondering what’s different between them. I have read so… --- ## [Gram coloration technique for microscope observation](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/gram-coloration-technique-for-microscope-observation/2126)
**Author:** [@saso](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/saso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 10:03am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/gram-coloration-technique-for-microscope-observation/2126 "2025-04-28T10:03:31Z")
Hi !! I am saso from zurich (: I am working on growing bacterias from samples of people. I found a supplier for Gram coloration technique Kit to be able to see them and sadly the delivery fee is much higher than the pro… --- ## [Protocol for inserting GFP into Lactobacillus strains](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/protocol-for-inserting-gfp-into-lactobacillus-strains/2124)
**Author:** [@mamaya](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/mamaya)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/protocol-for-inserting-gfp-into-lactobacillus-strains/2124 "2025-04-24T14:05:32Z")
Hello, I am looking for a protocol to insert a GFP plasmid into lactobacillus in agar medium, does anyone has experience in this? --- ## [Non profit garage lab](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/non-profit-garage-lab/2106)
**Author:** [@Laurent](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/Laurent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 11:01am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/non-profit-garage-lab/2106 "2025-04-24T11:01:59Z")
Hey guys, We settled our own garage lab in aging and cancer Mol. Biol. 9y ago and are proud to announce we already released 2 papers among which 1 is as last co-authors in “modern research in inflammation” with congoles… --- ## [Inquiry About Current Biohacking Labs / Initiatives](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/inquiry-about-current-biohacking-labs-initiatives/2092)
**Author:** [@Najna9a](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/Najna9a)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/inquiry-about-current-biohacking-labs-initiatives/2092 "2025-02-26T11:59:42Z")
Hii community! I’m reaching out to ask if you might have any insights into what is currently happening within the biohacking community. Are there any active grassroots labs or initiatives you’re aware of, or are there pe… --- ## [Regular gatherings in the Open Science Lab - Zürich](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/regular-gatherings-in-the-open-science-lab-zurich/966)
**Author:** [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/regular-gatherings-in-the-open-science-lab-zurich/966 "2025-02-11T07:20:29Z")
Comment here, if you have interest to experiment and research in our new lab facility… named Hackteria’s Open Science Lab (for now), part of our shared hackerspace Bitwäscherei. I suggest using our online forum to have … --- ## [TTT2025 Ljubljana: Call for Papers, Artist-Talks and Artwork Presentations](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/ttt2025-ljubljana-call-for-papers-artist-talks-and-artwork-presentations/2069)
**Author:** [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/ttt2025-ljubljana-call-for-papers-artist-talks-and-artwork-presentations/2069 "2024-12-27T18:02:13Z")
only a few days left! Submit by December 31, 2024! Would be great to get many people involved in this upcoming edition of TTT, this time happening in my favorite art/sci intermedia city of Ljubjana! The sixth internat… --- ## [PCR Machine offer](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/pcr-machine-offer/2048)
**Author:** [@dav](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dav)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2024, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/pcr-machine-offer/2048 "2024-11-04T12:10:20Z")
Hello, I have an untested MJ Research PTC-200 thermal cycler for PCR from recycling. I would give it away for free. Is the Hackteria or another lab in its community interested? Cheers, David --- ## [Open Call - Art and Science Residency . Deadline: 23rd of October 2024](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/open-call-art-and-science-residency-deadline-23rd-of-october-2024/2043)
**Author:** [@gh.seyfried](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/gh.seyfried)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/open-call-art-and-science-residency-deadline-23rd-of-october-2024/2043 "2024-10-14T14:02:54Z")
This open call - Deadline: 23rd of October 2024 - invites applications for four fully funded residencies under two EU Horizon projects: deCYPher and Bioindustry 4.0. Three artists will be selected for deCYPher and one fo… --- ## [Any Hackers in Birmingham, UK or tips for an ex academic going DIYBio?](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/any-hackers-in-birmingham-uk-or-tips-for-an-ex-academic-going-diybio/1822)
**Author:** [@cxp845](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/cxp845)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 7:39pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/any-hackers-in-birmingham-uk-or-tips-for-an-ex-academic-going-diybio/1822 "2023-11-13T19:39:36Z")
Hi everyone So a little about me. In 1999 I finished my degree in Biological Sciences (Genetics) at University of Birmingham. I had 4 years post grad molecular biology lab experience but for various reasons things didn’… --- ## [Collaboration HELO](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/collaboration-helo/1889)
**Author:** [@Laurent](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/Laurent)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 7:39am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/collaboration-helo/1889 "2024-08-23T07:39:43Z")
Hey guys, it’s been a while now I try to get in touch with u in Zurich who seem to be overactive in DIY science… Tried to get in touch with Gaudenz whi seem to have settled a nice lab… No reply. We’kk start soon our new … --- ## [Gaudi lab help reaching](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/gaudi-lab-help-reaching/2011)
**Author:** [@Laurent](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/Laurent)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 7:31am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/gaudi-lab-help-reaching/2011 "2024-08-23T07:31:31Z")
Hey folks, would anyone get a phone number to reach Gaudi lab since it looks impossible to reach through the mailing !?? Thx --- ## [Biohacking 101 rebooted](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biohacking-101-rebooted/1056)
**Author:** [@Sarif](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/Sarif)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 7:27am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biohacking-101-rebooted/1056 "2024-08-23T07:27:41Z")
Hi everyone I´m going to restart the biohacking self-learn course from https://forum.hackteria.org/t/biohacking-101-class-happening-now/474. If you are interested, feel free to join in. Course Material A fresh box wit… [Next page](https://forum.hackteria.org/latest.md?page=1)