# Call for Collaborators: Mind thGAP - ReproTech & Arts / Germline Hacks and Designer Babies **URL:** \ **Category:** Mind thGAP\_\ **Created:** [April 19, 2021, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-collaborators-mind-thgap-reprotech-arts-germline-hacks-and-designer-babies/1261 "2021-04-19T18:34:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dusjagr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.hackteria.org/dusjagr/32/24_2.png) [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2021, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-collaborators-mind-thgap-reprotech-arts-germline-hacks-and-designer-babies/1261/1 "2021-04-19T18:34:43Z")
We have started researching new labs on introducing germline hacking & arts as a collaborative workshop series hosted by and with @Gnip (Adam Zaretsky) during his residency at the Hackteria ZET - Open Science Lab this coming May - June 2021. **Transgenic Human Genome Alternatives Project (thGAP)\_** We are eager to involve more collaborators as we go along! [https://www.hackteria.org/workshops/thgap/](https://www.hackteria.org/workshops/thgap/) ![Mind thGAP3 More Near Done](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/hackteria/original/2X/a/a8f2796f62831b3c1d1e67e61967414d4817327f.jpeg) **The future of the Human species relies on YOU!!** ---
**Author:** ![lula](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.hackteria.org/lula/32/1193_2.png) [@lula](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/lula)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2021, 1:27pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-collaborators-mind-thgap-reprotech-arts-germline-hacks-and-designer-babies/1261/2 "2021-04-20T13:27:30Z")
hi. I would love to join the workshops, I have no previous experience but I’m eager to learn ^^ when will you know if it will be possible to participate in person? how do I sign up? ---
**Author:** ![dusjagr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.hackteria.org/dusjagr/32/24_2.png) [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2021, 2:18pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-collaborators-mind-thgap-reprotech-arts-germline-hacks-and-designer-babies/1261/4 "2021-05-09T14:18:01Z")
Many people have already contacted us and showed interest in collaborating more deeply with us for our research and actvities on the Transgenic Human Genome Alternatives Project (thGAP)\_ There are many entry point to join the programme! **Learn, experiment and contribute through workshop participation** You are new to the field of bioart and want to learn some basics on human germline? Join our Workshops! It’s time to update more info and recent developments. See a more detailed description of the workshops / labs on the [hackteria website](https://www.hackteria.org/workshops/thgap/) **Contribute as collaborator** You think this is a fantastic programme and you want dedicate time and brains to our research? Join as a collaborator! We’ll use this forum and regular hybrid online times on the [island](http://island.hackteria.org/) to work together, share ideas and contribute to thGAP\_ There are many roles you can pick up: - Plasmid Builder - Lab debate stirrer - Presenter - Sequence Gazer - Curator, Arts Reviewer - New lab developer - Host Node Here are some videos to get you into the mood. feel free to share more resources here yoursself: [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/hackteria/original/2X/c/cc4710174da155e9bcdc68f93680da6a56a80471.jpeg "CRISPR - a tool for human genome modification and so much more. Science & Cocktails podcast. 4") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SXBVjkbXss) Adam Zaretsky, @Gnip, has been onto all those topics for his life already, here is an example of a more formal presentation of some of his interests: [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/hackteria/original/2X/9/95eb5771e7613bf436f91c83a72dedda45376cd9.jpeg "Adam Zaretsky: Transgenic Humans as Bioart") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgRkqh2DFLY) **Join the World Congress on New Reproductive Technology Arts** Share your work, thoughts, bodyparts, venue, data and germline!! More info for the WConNRTArts will follow soon in a seperate thread. ---
**Author:** ![EJ\_GP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6de8d8/32.png) [@EJ\_GP](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/EJ_GP)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-collaborators-mind-thgap-reprotech-arts-germline-hacks-and-designer-babies/1261/5 "2021-05-10T16:00:30Z")
I’d love to get involved in this - was particularly interested in the science as sculpture approach and the psychosocial dimensions of queering transgenic development. I’ve recently been reading [The Mutant Project | Eben Kirksey | Macmillan](https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250265357), and was really interested in the questions it opened up - regarding access, who can speak with these technologies, and who has legitimacy when speaking about alternative futures for the human form. Will keep reading, thanks for the references on the talk, Adam! ---
**Author:** ![nanotopia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.hackteria.org/nanotopia/32/1121_2.png) [@nanotopia](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/nanotopia)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2021, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-collaborators-mind-thgap-reprotech-arts-germline-hacks-and-designer-babies/1261/6 "2021-05-10T16:38:04Z")
Hello there! This sounds amazing! Would love to attend the stream and collaborate if possible. Thank you! Tosca Nanotopia The transformation of myth into matter Insta: @MothAntler @nanotopia\_net [www.symbiosis-dysbiosis.com](http://www.symbiosis-dysbiosis.com) [www.toscateran.com](http://www.toscateran.com) • [www.nanotopia.net](http://www.nanotopia.net) Soundcloud: [https://soundcloud.com/nanotopia/sets/midnight-mushroom-music](https://soundcloud.com/nanotopia/sets/midnight-mushroom-music) Recent Mycelium Live Stream: [https://youtu.be/5VURB53UDyI](https://youtu.be/5VURB53UDyI) Mycelia: Live mycelium music performance for A MAZE Berlin July 21st, 2021 ---
**Author:** ![akosmaroy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.hackteria.org/akosmaroy/32/556_2.png) [@akosmaroy](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/akosmaroy)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-collaborators-mind-thgap-reprotech-arts-germline-hacks-and-designer-babies/1261/7 "2021-05-11T16:43:48Z")
Welcome Adam to Zürich! Looking forward to Sunday! ---
**Author:** ![dusjagr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.hackteria.org/dusjagr/32/24_2.png) [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2021, 7:19pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-collaborators-mind-thgap-reprotech-arts-germline-hacks-and-designer-babies/1261/8 "2021-05-12T19:19:39Z")
Getting seriously into the Open-Source Art.Hacking the Human Germline… To organize ourselves and make sure the participants to the labs / workshops are happy and informed, we just made a registration form!! **Please register here:** [https://mega.hackteria.org/index.php/apps/forms/Bi3ACxKRGna8F968](https://mega.hackteria.org/index.php/apps/forms/Bi3ACxKRGna8F968) For our local collaborators in Zürich, we still can use some help on site for the coming days. Preparing the space, setting up the cameras and streaming setting, prepare some transgenic baby ideas… and on the longer term, a software / database geek to help for the CGCB – Creative Germline Constructs Bank. ---
**Author:** ![dusjagr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.hackteria.org/dusjagr/32/24_2.png) [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2021, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-collaborators-mind-thgap-reprotech-arts-germline-hacks-and-designer-babies/1261/9 "2021-05-12T23:45:03Z")
We did a short pitch and preview on the coming labs with our friends from hackuarium. thx @raronoff https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=360&width=638&share_id&href=https://www.facebook.com/hackuarium/videos/320337962960768/ And then elaborated on a few more ideas in the lab https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=360&width=638&share_id&href=https://www.facebook.com/hackuarium/videos/1847897018724808/ ---
**Author:** ![XavCC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/a5b964/32.png) [@XavCC](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/XavCC)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2021, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-collaborators-mind-thgap-reprotech-arts-germline-hacks-and-designer-babies/1261/10 "2021-05-19T14:20:30Z")
Hi All, @dusjagr is there another place to watch those videos outside Facebook? Thx And by the way, Is there any points where to help from previous workshop (in the wiki for example or elsewhere)? is there any list of the needs for next workshop? [wiki](https://www.hackteria.org/wiki/Mind_thGAP#30._May_16-18_CEST_:_GOSPHA_.E2.80.93_Generic_Open-Source_Sequence_for_Human_Arts) ---
**Author:** ![dusjagr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.hackteria.org/dusjagr/32/24_2.png) [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2021, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-collaborators-mind-thgap-reprotech-arts-germline-hacks-and-designer-babies/1261/11 "2021-05-19T14:34:33Z")
Great you found the right spot to exactly ask those questions! We will send out more info on the upcoming labs in the comind days, and keep updating the wiki. yes! For those of you who want re-watch the first lab, we did a screengrab and it’s available in the CGCB\_files Dump. We also work on short little video snippets to guide through the forms, hopefully ready by next week, help for editing is highly appreciated. (those facebook videos are just little low-quality teasers). Stay tuned, and welcome to our collaborative experiment! ---
**Author:** ![paulapin24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a5b964/32.png) [@paulapin24](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/paulapin24)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-collaborators-mind-thgap-reprotech-arts-germline-hacks-and-designer-babies/1261/12 "2021-05-20T08:06:07Z")
Thanks for the vídeos, you really make content much clear !! See you next Week Really looking fordward! O 01:55, xov., 13/05/2021, Marc Dusseiller via Global Hackteria Network \<[hackteria@discoursemail.com](mailto:hackteria@discoursemail.com)\> escribiu: ---
**Author:** ![XavCC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/a5b964/32.png) [@XavCC](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/XavCC)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 11:12am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-collaborators-mind-thgap-reprotech-arts-germline-hacks-and-designer-babies/1261/13 "2021-05-20T11:12:28Z")
Thanks for your answers. I was asking cause no acces to facebook, or I have to tinker some stuff to bypass just for video. Also yesterday I started to fill the form for Creative Germline Construct Bank (CGCB) and create a linked folder. I will take some times during the weekend to achieve my quest in it ٩(◕‿◕｡)۶ ---
**Author:** ![dusjagr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.hackteria.org/dusjagr/32/24_2.png) [@dusjagr](https://forum.hackteria.org/u/dusjagr)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2021, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.hackteria.org/t/call-for-collaborators-mind-thgap-reprotech-arts-germline-hacks-and-designer-babies/1261/14 "2021-05-22T11:29:54Z")
![GOSPHA-web_now-with-more-dna](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/hackteria/original/2X/1/14aed593420f0a91612a42562cf1a7e892a6630d.jpeg) thx Miranda for more graphx!! we’ll update the info over the weekend and hope to see you all soon!