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| − | + | '''BeerDeCoded''' is a quest to sequence the DNA found in 1,000 beers from all over the world. The project is led by [[Hackuarium]] member [[User:Randogp|Gianpaolo Rando]]. BeerDeCoded is a funny iteration of the [[Open-Food-DNA|Open Food DNA]] project. | |
| − | + | =Our goals= | |
| − | + | BeerDeCoded is a research project to draw a genetic map of beers. The public contributes to every step of this project: from securing funding to doing the experiment, from testing (and tasting) the samples to publishing the results. BeerDeCoded is doing-research-together, on the streets, in the bars and in an open laboratory. | |
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| − | + | The main goals are the following: | |
| − | + | *Democratise DNA analyses | |
| + | *Demystify and explain genetic data | ||
| + | *Produce an open access knowledge database | ||
| + | *Understand the brewing process better | ||
| − | ==Team | + | =Beer DNA?= |
| + | Beer is a living beverage. The DNA comes from its ingredients (hops, grains, yeast). There are 1,000+ yeast varieties used for brewing and 200+ hops species, each one bearing a different DNA. Artisanal beer (craft beer) is trendy: microbreweries produce a large variety of beers, each one with its unique recipe and taste. It seems impossible to taste them all, so we are making a "tree of beers" based on their biochemical composition. | ||
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| + | =So What now?= | ||
| + | We received the Kickstarter payment and we are actively working on beer DNA extractions, sequencing and bioinformatics. | ||
| + | * All the tasks are in this [[Trello]]: https://trello.com/b/NyG1Z7A7/beerdecoded-execution | ||
| + | * Our last update (October 27, 2015) for our Kickstarter backers: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/489252126/beerdecoded-the-1000-beer-genomes/posts/1394351 | ||
| + | Want to help us? Drop us a note or join an #OpenHackuarium. | ||
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| + | =Events= | ||
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| + | Sometimes we organise BeerDeCoded workshops at Hackuarium. | ||
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| + | * [[DNA_Party_workchoppe_vol.1|First test of the DNA Workchoppe]] | ||
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| + | We also load a miniaturized laboratory on a cargo-bike and bring beer DNA sequencing to public events. | ||
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| + | We were present at the following events: | ||
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| + | * ScienceComm15, Solothurn | ||
| + | * EXPO15 Milan, Swiss Pavillon | ||
| + | * LIFT Basel, "the future of food". Slides. [[Media:151030_BeerDecoded_Workshop_LIFTbasel.pdf]] | ||
| + | If you want BeerDeCoded at your event, please contact gianpaolo.rando@swissdecode.ch | ||
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| + | =How do we finance the project?= | ||
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| + | At LIFT15 conference in Geneva, we discussed the project during a science crowdfunding workshop. We then joined the first Science x Kickstarter hackathon in New York (Feb 28, 2015) to craft a crowd-funding campaign for a pilot beer DNA experiment. We have been successfully funded 20 days after the launch on June 2015. After that, we attracted some sponsorship from local partners. Today BeerDeCoded runs on a voluntary basis. | ||
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| + | =Budget= | ||
| + | We have funding for sequencing 96 beers. Rough project costs: | ||
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| + | * 500 CHF - Beer collection | ||
| + | *1000 CHF - DNA purification (we extract DNA out of the beer) | ||
| + | *5500 CHF - DNA amplification and multiplexing (we amplifiy the DNA, we label it with a ID code and we pool the labeled samples inside a sequencer) | ||
| + | *3000 CHF - DNA sequencing. | ||
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| + | Other steps (manpower, bioinformatic analyses, data visualisation and communication) are done on a voluntary basis. | ||
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| + | =Team= | ||
Gianpaolo Rando leads the Open Food DNA project. He holds a Ph.D in biotechnology and has 10 years of experience at the interface between genomics and nutrition. He is a proud member of Hackurium, has a passion for food and drinks and wants to expand the project to beer and other beverages (fb.com/BeerDeCoded). | Gianpaolo Rando leads the Open Food DNA project. He holds a Ph.D in biotechnology and has 10 years of experience at the interface between genomics and nutrition. He is a proud member of Hackurium, has a passion for food and drinks and wants to expand the project to beer and other beverages (fb.com/BeerDeCoded). | ||
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Luc Henry holds a DPhil in chemical biology and has a genuine interest in the impact of new technologies on society, in particular in the fields of biotechnology and health. He is the co-founder of Hackuarium and wants to promote an open approach to science and innovation. | Luc Henry holds a DPhil in chemical biology and has a genuine interest in the impact of new technologies on society, in particular in the fields of biotechnology and health. He is the co-founder of Hackuarium and wants to promote an open approach to science and innovation. | ||
| − | == | + | =Any question?= |
| + | Contact us via [gianpaolo.rando@swissdecode.ch Gianpaolo Rando], [jsobel83@gmail.com Jonathan Sobel] or [luc.henry@hackuarium.ch Luc Henry]. | ||
| + | =BeerDeCoded on the Web= | ||
| − | + | * [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/489252126/beerdecoded-the-1000-beer-genomes Campaign] | |
| − | + | * [http://beerdecoded-presskit.strikingly.com/ Press Kit] | |
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| + | =More on Social Media= | ||
| + | * https://twitter.com/beerdecoded | ||
| + | * https://www.facebook.com/BeerDeCoded | ||
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| + | [[Category:Open Food DNA]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Work In Progress]] | ||
Revision as of 13:12, 28 November 2015
Project Overview
BeerDeCoded is a quest to sequence the DNA found in 1,000 beers from all over the world. The project is led by Hackuarium member Gianpaolo Rando. BeerDeCoded is a funny iteration of the Open Food DNA project.
Our goals
BeerDeCoded is a research project to draw a genetic map of beers. The public contributes to every step of this project: from securing funding to doing the experiment, from testing (and tasting) the samples to publishing the results. BeerDeCoded is doing-research-together, on the streets, in the bars and in an open laboratory.
The main goals are the following:
- Democratise DNA analyses
- Demystify and explain genetic data
- Produce an open access knowledge database
- Understand the brewing process better
Beer DNA?
Beer is a living beverage. The DNA comes from its ingredients (hops, grains, yeast). There are 1,000+ yeast varieties used for brewing and 200+ hops species, each one bearing a different DNA. Artisanal beer (craft beer) is trendy: microbreweries produce a large variety of beers, each one with its unique recipe and taste. It seems impossible to taste them all, so we are making a "tree of beers" based on their biochemical composition.
So What now?
We received the Kickstarter payment and we are actively working on beer DNA extractions, sequencing and bioinformatics.
- All the tasks are in this Trello: https://trello.com/b/NyG1Z7A7/beerdecoded-execution
- Our last update (October 27, 2015) for our Kickstarter backers: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/489252126/beerdecoded-the-1000-beer-genomes/posts/1394351
Want to help us? Drop us a note or join an #OpenHackuarium.
Events
Sometimes we organise BeerDeCoded workshops at Hackuarium.
We also load a miniaturized laboratory on a cargo-bike and bring beer DNA sequencing to public events.
We were present at the following events:
- ScienceComm15, Solothurn
- EXPO15 Milan, Swiss Pavillon
- LIFT Basel, "the future of food". Slides. Media:151030_BeerDecoded_Workshop_LIFTbasel.pdf
If you want BeerDeCoded at your event, please contact gianpaolo.rando@swissdecode.ch
How do we finance the project?
At LIFT15 conference in Geneva, we discussed the project during a science crowdfunding workshop. We then joined the first Science x Kickstarter hackathon in New York (Feb 28, 2015) to craft a crowd-funding campaign for a pilot beer DNA experiment. We have been successfully funded 20 days after the launch on June 2015. After that, we attracted some sponsorship from local partners. Today BeerDeCoded runs on a voluntary basis.
Budget
We have funding for sequencing 96 beers. Rough project costs:
- 500 CHF - Beer collection
- 1000 CHF - DNA purification (we extract DNA out of the beer)
- 5500 CHF - DNA amplification and multiplexing (we amplifiy the DNA, we label it with a ID code and we pool the labeled samples inside a sequencer)
- 3000 CHF - DNA sequencing.
Other steps (manpower, bioinformatic analyses, data visualisation and communication) are done on a voluntary basis.
Team
Gianpaolo Rando leads the Open Food DNA project. He holds a Ph.D in biotechnology and has 10 years of experience at the interface between genomics and nutrition. He is a proud member of Hackurium, has a passion for food and drinks and wants to expand the project to beer and other beverages (fb.com/BeerDeCoded).
Jonathan Sobel
Nicolas
Luc Henry holds a DPhil in chemical biology and has a genuine interest in the impact of new technologies on society, in particular in the fields of biotechnology and health. He is the co-founder of Hackuarium and wants to promote an open approach to science and innovation.
Any question?
Contact us via [gianpaolo.rando@swissdecode.ch Gianpaolo Rando], [jsobel83@gmail.com Jonathan Sobel] or [luc.henry@hackuarium.ch Luc Henry].