CRISPR/Cas9-NHEJ: Action in the Nucleus

CRISPR/Cas9-NHEJ: Action in the Nucleus in the Future Room exhibition: Ästhetik der Veränderung - 150 Jahre Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien.

CRISPR/Cas9-NHEJ: Action in the Nucleus @ Klang Moor Schopfe

The computer-animated scientific visualization was shown in the video night of Klang Moor Schopfe 2019.

Kepler's Garden Future Room  and  Liminal Spaces 360° film screening Fulldome / VR & AR Lab of the Digital Arts department of the University of Applied Arts Vienna.

CRISPR/Cas9-NHEJ: Action in the Nucleus (2017) is derived from an interdisciplinary creative process between gene-editing scientists and a science visualization lab. This paper discusses the creation of this 360° scientific computer animation, the usage of data from the worldwide Protein Data Bank, and the audio-visual presentation in an interactive dome setup. Since the topic is significant for the future of humanity, further immersive experiences inside cells including genetic engineering should be considered.


CRISPR/Cas9-NHEJ: Action in the Nucleus collaboration

With researchers from the Bio Center Vienna and UBC Vancouver, Gerald Bast, Renée Schroeder, Ruth Schnell, Peter Weibel.

Text in CRISPR/Cas9-NHEJ: Action in the Nucleus

•   In 2050, every ten years we will march into
 a clinic and receive makeovers that will cure illness and        regenerate decaying tissues, upgrade hands, eyes and brains.
•   The development of fields, such as genetic engineering, regenerative medicine and nano­technology, fosters prophecies.
•   Biological engineering, cyborg engineering and engineering of non-organic being
•   Regenerate decaying tissues, and upgrade hands, eyes and brains?
•   We are a-mortal rather than immortal.
•   Blueprints of our bodies!
•   Change biochemistry and re-engineer our bodies and mind.
•   Genetic engineering, regenerative medicine and nanotechnology?
•   Upgrading the human body and mind.
•   Is it impossible to re-engineer human minds? Organisms are algorithms, •   and humans are not individuals.
•   Hack humanity!

Rector Gerald Bast Future Room exhibition

CRISPR/Cas9-NHEJ: Action in the Nucleus

Was commissioned by rector Gerald Bast for the Future Room exhibition in MAK to celebrate the University's 150 year anniversary!