Ben Braverman

Scientist

Scientist with Arcadia Science. Interested in DIY lab equipment, 3D printing, and developing NGS tools

Berkeley, CA https://twitter.com/bentbraverman in/benjamin-braverman222/

Phenotypic differences between interfertile Chlamydomonas species

Prachee Avasthi, Ben Braverman, Tara Essock-Burns, Galo Garcia III, Cameron Dale MacQuarrie, David Q. Matus, David G. Mets, and Ryan York

Published: Jun 23, 2023

We’re crossing C. reinhardtii and C. smithii algae for high-throughput genotype-phenotype mapping. In preparation, we’re comparing the parents to uncover unique species-specific phenotypes.

Connections

Supplements (5): Code v3.0 - GitHub • Data - Cell wall experiments - Zenodo • Data - Focus-filtered time-lapse images and measurements - Zenodo • Data - High-res z-stacks - Zenodo • Protocol - Immobilizing cells for live imaging - protocols.io

The phenotype-o-mat: A flexible tool for collecting visual phenotypes

Ben Braverman, David G. Mets, and Ryan York

Published: Apr 24, 2024

We’ve developed an easy-to-assemble apparatus and software for the automated collection of visible biological phenotypes such as growth, macroscopic morphology, motion, reflectance, and fluorescence.

Connections

Supplements (3): Code v1.0 - GitHub • Data - Zenodo • Protocol - Building a phenotype-o-mat: A low-cost DIY plate reader for high-throughput phenotype measurements - protocols.io

Raman spectroscopy enables rapid and inexpensive exploration of biology

Prachee Avasthi, Brae M. Bigge, Ben Braverman, Tara Essock-Burns, Ryan Lane, David G. Mets, Austin H. Patton, and Ryan York

Published: May 31, 2024

To test its utility in analyzing biological samples, we built an open-source Raman spectrometer and collected spectra from chilis, beer, and algae. We could stratify samples, classify replicates, and link spectra with quantitative traits of beer (ABV) and chilis (perceived heat).

Connections

Supplements (1): Code and data - GitHub