Open source and DIY hardware for DNA nanotechnology labs.
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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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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of biological methods
دوره 2 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015