Counter Culture Labs

This is a weekly zoom call hosted by the Counter Culture Labs and BioCurious communities, for anyone interested in reviewing the week's science and news on COVID-19. Plus guest stars monkeypox, Ebola, RSV and influenza. We welcome your questions and are happy to discuss any articles or news you may have found.

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Join Counter Culture Labs for an exciting journey into the realm mycology, DIYbio, and citizen science. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and explore fungi while connecting with like-minded individuals passionate about creating a better world through science. Let's come together, for an afternoon of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Connect with the host for more detailed information for each session, workshop content cycles repeat quarterly. Wild mushroom forays are seasonal and dependant on weather events.

Exploring the Kingdom of Fungi: Adventures in Mushroom Science
Get ready to embark on a fantastic journey through the enchanting world of mushrooms. Counter Culture Labs proudly presents an immersive open laboratory focused on the wonders of fungi and their important role in our everyday lives. Join us for an engaging workshop where we will uncover the secrets of mycology, from the science behind fungi to their creative applications. Discover how mushrooms can revolutionize our environment, improve health, and promote sustainable practices. This event is perfect for science educators, curious minds, and anyone interested in the magical realm of mycology. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, experiment with mushroom cultivation, and explore the captivating field of bioinformatics. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned fungi aficionado, this event offers something for everyone. Join us for an afternoon of learning, sharing, and discovering the extraordinary wonders hidden within the world of mushrooms.

The Real Vegan Cheese (https://realvegancheese.org/) project is an award-winning collaboration between Counter Culture Labs and our sister lab BioCurious (http://www.biocurious.org/) in Sunnyvale, to make real cheese without using any animals!

Real Vegan Cheese is a grassroots, non-profit research project working to produce real cheese using cellular agriculture. We add the genes for cheese proteins to yeast and other microflora, and turn them into little protein factories, then make real cheese by adding plant-based fats and sugars. Real Vegan Cheese is not a cheese substitute -- the cheesemaking process is just like using cow or goat milk! We are dedicated to Open Science and making sure the results of our research are available to the global community to enable a sustainable animal-free dairy industry.

We alternate Admin and Science meetups every other week. This week will be an Admin meeting, so expect to talk about website design, business plans, improving our outreach efforts on social media, and more. Want more science instead? Come join us next week!

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