Ok, following on from the chat.
Components to have your own lab.
Maybe someone out there can find better prices than the ones I can find.
Here’s to hoping.
Thermocycler
If someone can find where to buy the Lava Amp, would be most appreciated.
Open PCR - http://openpcr.org/
$512
Coffee Cup Thermocycler - http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffe…
$350
Light Bulb PCR - http://citizensciencequarterly.com/20…
$50
Lava Amp - http://www.newscientist.com/article/d…
$10
Agarose Gel Box
Open Gel Box - http://openwetware.org/wiki/DIYbio:No…
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science…
Keiki Gels - http://openwetware.org/wiki/DIYbio:No…
Strategene Used Electrophoresis - http://www.medwow.com/used-electropho…
$230
BioCell - http://www.modernbio.com/equipment-su…
$170
Vortex Mixer
I’m thinking if you can find any old blender where you can attach a few tubes will do the trick.
What’s the difference between a Vortex Mixer and a Centrifuge?
Vortex - http://www.vortexportablemixer.com/#
Hehe, it’ll most probably still do the same job as a proper Vortex Mixer
$20
Magnetic Bead Stand
- Need more info on why this is needed and what it does?
- Limited information online
Buying a lab via Ebay for less than $1000
http://scienceblogs.com/worldsfair/20…
Enjoy!
Maybe it’ll be good to know what Das Lab use for Eterna’s synthesis?