Synthetic Biology Is … Complex. But This Exhibit Makes It a Blast

It takes at least a master's degree to fully understand synthetic biology, but grasping its importance requires far less. Like, say, a museum exhibit. The Bio Design Studio, a permanent exhibit at the Tech Museum in San Jose, California, explores the basics of synthetic biology through interactive installations. The multi-part exhibit, designed by Local Projects and The Extrapolation Factory, guides visitors through the fundamental building blocks of organic biology before leading them to a future where synthetic organisms are common. The goal, says Local Projects founder Jake Barton, is not just making synthetic biology accessible to everyone, but presenting the field objectively.