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How Some Biohackers Tackle the COVID-19 Pandemic - An Example - DiVOC PTT - English Translation

Offered By: media.ccc.de via YouTube

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Overview

Explore how biohackers and citizen scientists are tackling the COVID-19 pandemic in this 17-minute conference talk. Learn about open-source test protocols, enzyme production, and cost-cutting measures for SARS-CoV-2 testing. Discover the potential of DIY biology and academic developmental aid organizations in making testing more accessible and affordable, especially in low-resource regions. Gain insights into molecular biology, biotechnology, PCR analysis, and rapid testing methods. Compare different SARS-CoV-2 tests and meet the people behind these innovative efforts. Understand the impact of distributing DNA plasmids for enzyme production and how it can reduce costs and supply chain dependencies in biotech.

Syllabus

Einleitung
Flächendeckendes Screening
Ausgelaugte Ressourcen
Was ist Molekularbiologie?
Was ist mit Biotechnologie?
Auswertung der PCR
Unser Schnelltest
Ist das reverse engineering in Biotech?
Vergleich der SARS-CoV-2 Tests
Meet the people
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media.ccc.de

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