This document contains an unlabeled diagram of the internal organs of the human digestive system. It shows the locations and relative positions of key organs like the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, liver, and pancreas. The diagram provides a visual representation of the pathway that food takes through the body during digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Explore interdisciplinary approach on designing social robot (fro Biology to Performance art). An introduction lecture at the Social Robot Design workshop at Junior Science Talent Project (JSTP) camp.
Biodegradation of Polystyrene foam by the Microorganism from LandfillPat Pataranutaporn
This document summarizes a research project on biodegrading polystyrene foam. The project aimed to identify microbes from a landfill that can use polystyrene as a sole carbon source. Microbes were sampled from styrofoam and soil in the landfill. Community analysis identified several bacterial species growing on polystyrene, including Caulobacter segnis, Massilia aerilata, and Herbaspirillum seropedicae. Scanning electron microscopy showed signs of polystyrene degradation by microbes from styrofoam and soil. The research suggests certain landfill microbes are capable of biodegrading polystyrene.
This document appears to be a presentation about isolating bacteria from contaminated soil that can degrade polystyrene foam. It describes collecting soil samples, growing bacteria in a mineral medium with polystyrene foam as the sole carbon source, and isolating 24 gram-positive bacterial isolates, 19 of which were rod-shaped and 5 round-shaped. Traces of degradation were seen on the polystyrene foam in the experimental flasks compared to the controls. Further study is needed to confirm these bacteria can degrade polystyrene foam.
The document describes a 48-hour hackathon called HumanityX that brings together technology experts to develop innovations for improving mental health and suicide prevention. A team is working on a system that uses machine learning to identify suicidal messages on social media and connects those users to mental health professionals for help. The goal of HumanityX is to apply technology solutions to save lives and support humanity.
The document appears to be a collection of slides in Thai about various topics related to coding, innovation, and dreams. Some of the slides discuss coding and its importance, breaking down dreams into achievable steps, looking to examples for inspiration, and not needing to start projects from scratch. Other slides provide examples of innovative projects like a friendly robot, an artificial intelligence system to identify suicidal social media posts, and using plants to detoxify dangerous chemicals. The collection encourages dreaming big but making dreams achievable through hard work and learning from others.
Innovation + Aesthetics in Computational and Biological EraPat Pataranutaporn
This document discusses various projects at the intersection of biodesign, interactive art, and social innovation. It describes projects such as using bacteria to bioremediate uranium, an interactive game about uranium bioremediation, creating art with DNA, using plants to phytoremediate brownfields, an open DIY biology platform, developing a food product called JUBE to address malnutrition, 3D printing Thai food, and using technology to help with mental health crises. The document emphasizes innovation to help humanity.
This document discusses research on using a hydrogen-based membrane biofilm reactor (MBfR) to bioreduce uranium from contaminated groundwater. Key points:
- Researchers used an MBfR system fed with 80% hydrogen and 20% carbon dioxide to stimulate bacteria that can bioreduce uranium from 60 μg/L to below the EPA limit of 30 μg/L.
- The system included a circulator, sensors, and medium containing uranium that was monitored over time. Uranium concentrations decreased over time and after changing the medium.
- By harnessing bacteria in an MBfR system, this approach aims to cost-effectively remediate uranium-contaminated
The document appears to be a collection of slides from various presentations on topics related to biodesign, computational media, and social innovation. Some key points include:
- Presentations on using bacteria to bioremediate uranium contamination and on designing a bioinspired game about environmental remediation.
- A project using DNA to create biological art and an interactive platform for DIY biology.
- The founding of a startup called HumanityX to develop mental healthcare technology and an analytics platform for social good.
- Work with an organization called AWESOME Group on exhibitions combining art, science and technology.
Pat Pataranutporn is a faculty member at Arizona State University who works on multidisciplinary projects related to data science, fine arts, cultural preservation, architecture, futuristic technology, interactive media, creative bioinformatics, and biodesign. Their research interests include structural DNA nanotechnology, self-replication and dynamic molecular assembly, molecular design and biomimetics, infectious diseases and vaccinology, uranium bioremediation, and more. They have collaborated with various universities and organizations on these topics.
This document discusses an experiment to isolate bacteria from soil and foam samples that are able to degrade polystyrene foam. The key steps involved growing bacteria from the samples in a nutrient broth containing polystyrene foam. Bacterial DNA was extracted weekly and analyzed using PCR and gel electrophoresis to identify dominant bacterial species over time. Scanning electron microscopy images show signs of degradation on polystyrene exposed to bacteria from soil and foam samples, but not the control. This suggests bacteria isolated from these environmental samples have the ability to break down polystyrene foam.
Pat presented several of their projects including The Bioremediation Game and computer vision and idea development projects. The Bioremediation Game teaches kids about detoxifying chemicals and was well-received. Pat also discussed their mentor Prof. Savaporn Supaphol and encouraged attendees that inspiration can come from many places and that perfect projects are not the most important thing. Breaking problems down and finding the right tools are important for success in creating projects.
Pat presents Thailand and shares some of its secrets treasures. He introduces aspects of Thai culture like its biodiversity, agriculture, food, textiles, people and more. Pat expresses pride in his home country and invites the reader to learn about Thailand's exotic inspirations through its natural beauty, cultural heritage and warm people.
Pat Pataranutaporn is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University studying biological sciences, with a focus on environmental biotechnology and interactive media. He has a range of skills including software development, simulation design, molecular biology techniques, and biomimicry thinking. Pat is a research fellow, social media chair, and cofounder of startups working at the intersection of biology, technology, and social innovation.