Mac Cowell, the co-founder of the growing do-it-yourself amateur research biotechnology virtual collective is interviewed by Seed Magazine for an interesting look into his push to bring real scientific experiences out from the halls of academia and into the inquisitive masses.
The program is an online infrastructure called DIYbio.org and is reaching out to anyone who is interested in tinkering with a little biology in their own garage. Be inspired by the exciting opportunities DIYbio can bring to your home wet lab and how you can participate in this new, and exciting open collaboration of biotech enthusiasts and serious amateur scientists.
"The Biohacking Hobbyist" ::
Seed Magazine :: December 4, 2008 :: [
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Great post! I hardly ever comment on blogs, but your well reasoned and thoughtful analysis of the subject just required I give you a pat on the back.
Normally I'm not all that fascinated or curious about this kind of thing, but your post has shown me the error of my ways. My thanks to you for taking the time out of your day to write about something like this.