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We officially launch tickets for SynBioBeta’s live, in-person conference today! We also bring you stories about the potential pitfalls of selling your genome as an NFT, the importance of visual science storytelling, a special synthetic biology course from SynBioBeta Founder John Cumbers and much more!

2021 In-Person Conference Tickets Now Available!
Early bird tickets and hotel reservations for SynBioBeta 2021 are here! Click here for more info.

We can’t wait to see you in-person!
Listen: Built with Biology Spaces

Join us today for the Built with Biology show on Twitter Spaces at 8 am PT! Spaces is an audio-only platform but all you need is a Twitter handle and the Twitter app on your phone.
An Intro For the Bio-curious with SynBiobeta’s John Cumbers

Biology is changing the world and we want the world to know it! Do you know someone who is curious about synthetic biology, interested in learning about the industry or who wants to find their next career? Here’s a great way to get started:
SynBioBeta Founder John Cumbers is teaching an interactive Zoom course: "An Introduction to Synthetic Biology.” To register or get more info, please email claire.besinio@synbiobeta.com.
SynBioBeta: In-Depth
So You Want To Sell Your Genome As an NFT? Read This First
In the past few months, non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have become the hot new investment trend, generating skepticism, confusion, and millions of dollars. Some see genome NFTs as a way to receive compensation for when your genomic data is used in drug discovery. But genome NFTs could also create legal risks, privacy concerns, and maybe even denial of life insurance coverage.
John Cumbers for Forbes
Renowned ‘Drug Hunter’ Joins Team To Cure Challenging Brain Diseases
Herophilus, a San Francisco neurotherapeutics startup, is taking a new approach to drug discovery with human brain organoid models. But designing drugs for neurological diseases is so complex, innovative technology can benefit strongly from experienced leadership. Image: Madeline Andrews, Arnold Kriegstein's lab, UCSF, CC BY-ND
Watch: If A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, How Many Is a Video?
Last week, Vasil Hnatiuk, the Emmy award winning Creative Director of Vantage Films, shared a special presentation at our Biopharma Event about the importance of Loud and Clear science communication—and the potential pitfalls if we get it wrong. How can companies share their science and products through visually engaging storytelling?
Even if you missed our Biopharma Event, we felt this story was too important to the future of our industry not to share with our entire community!

Science News
Funding News
  • Engine Biosciences announced a $43 million Series A round to decipher genetic sequences for new medicines through machine learning and next-generation combinatorial genetics.
  • Congratulations to Craig Venter, Dan Gibson and the whole team at Codex DNA for their upcoming $100 million IPO.
Have a great week,
Regards,
Fiona Mischel
Editor in Chief, SynBioBeta
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