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Open source and DIY hardware for DNA nanotechnology labs

Author(s) -

Tulsi Ram Damase,

Daniel L. Stephens,

Adam Spencer,

Peter B. Allen

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

journal of biological methods

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2326-9901

DOI - 10.14440/jbm.2015.72

Subject(s) - homogenizer , open source , open source hardware , scanner , nanotechnology , computer science , mold , template , engineering , computer hardware , operating system , materials science , software , chemistry , chromatography , artificial intelligence , composite material

A set of instruments and specialized equipment is necessary to equip a laboratory to work with DNA. Reducing the barrier to entry for DNA manipulation should enable and encourage new labs to enter the field. We present three examples of open source/DIY technology with significantly reduced costs relative to commercial equipment. This includes a gel scanner, a horizontal PAGE gel mold, and a homogenizer for generating DNA-coated particles. The overall cost savings obtained by using open source/DIY equipment was between 50 and 90%.

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