About
A lecture by Prof. dr. G.H. (Gijsje) Koenderink of TU Delft on the question 'What is life?' and on research to build a living synthetic cell from non-living molecules.
What to expect
Prof. dr. G.H. (Gijsje) Koenderink of TU Delft gives a lecture on the question of what life is and on research that starts with non-living biomolecules to build a living synthetic cell.
- Lecture by Prof. dr. G.H. (Gijsje) Koenderink
- Two routes to answer 'What is life?'
- Craig Venter Institute built JCVI-syn3A with 493 genes
- TU Delft-led Dutch team starts from non-living molecules
- Goal: autonomous growth, replication, cell-cell communication
FAQ
Who gives the lecture?
Prof. dr. G.H. (Gijsje) Koenderink of the Bionanoscience Department, Faculteit Technische Natuurwetenschappen, TU Delft.
What is the lecture about?
The lecture asks: what is life?
It covers two routes scientists use to answer this.
It discusses the minimal synthetic cell JCVI-syn3A, which has 493 genes.
It presents a Dutch team's plan to build a living synthetic cell from non-living biomolecules.
The stated goals are autonomous growth, replication and cell-cell communication.
The team's project page is evolf.life.
How can I reserve a seat?
Use the organizer's registration page:
natuurwetenschappen-diligentia.nl
The link is for reserving a seat in the hall (zaalplaats reserveren).
Who organizes the lecture?
Koninklijke Maatschappij voor Natuurkunde 'Diligentia'.
Getting there
Diligentia, Lange Voorhout 5, 2514 EA Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, NL
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