Baltimore Underground Science Space Explained
The Baltimore Underground Science Space (BUGSS) is a non-profit synthetic biology and biotechnology makerspace laboratory for science enthusiasts, hobbyists, and professionals to practice, share and learn about the biological sciences. BUGSS is closely aligned with do-it-yourself biology and the Maryland science community generally, and offers courses and lectures in addition to community lab space.[1] [2] It was founded by Dr. Tom Burkett in 2012. It is located in the Highlandtown neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland.
BUGSS has regularly hosted teams for the annual International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition. In 2014, the team focused on 3D bioprinting.[3] [4] In 2016, the team worked on isolating the genes in the bacterium Ideonella sakaiensis that allow it to consume the plastic PET, and introducing them into Escherichia coli.[5] [6]
BUGSS has 20-25 members in 2017.[7]
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Notes and References
- Web site: About. BUGSS: Baltimore Under Ground Science Space. https://web.archive.org/web/20170625213904/http://www.bugssonline.org/about.html. 2017-06-25. 2017-07-08. dead.
- Web site: Outreach: Cracking open the lab doors. Scheifele. Lisa Z.. December 2015. ASBMB Today. 2017-07-08.
- Web site: Bioprinting organisms at Baltimore Under Ground Science Space. Technical.ly Baltimore. May 2014 . 12 April 2017.
- News: A Biotechnology Makerspace called BUGSS is Helping Make Baltimore a 3D Bioprinting Hub. 29 October 2015. 3DPrint. 29 October 2015.
- News: Student scientists engineer bacteria to break down plastic, hope to help clean Baltimore harbor. Dance. Scott. 2016-11-12. The Baltimore Sun. 2017-07-08. en-US.
- Web site: These students are working on a new way to clean Baltimore's harbor. Technical.ly Baltimore. 8 December 2016 . 12 April 2017.
- Web site: BUGSS marks 5 years of community science in Highlandtown. Prevosto. Chelsea. 2017. technical.ly. 15 May 2020.
