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Genome Spotlight: Freshwater Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
Genome Spotlight: Freshwater Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
A high school student uses crowdfunding to produce the first genome assembly for this popular aquarium species, underscoring the increasing feasibility of whole-genome sequencing.
A high school student uses crowdfunding to produce the first genome assembly for this popular aquarium species, underscoring the increasing feasibility of whole-genome sequencing.
community labs
Opinion: Science Counterculture
Usha Nair | Dec 9, 2013 | 3 min read
On taking DIYbio to the next level
Don’t Fear DIYbio
Jef Akst | Nov 19, 2013 | 2 min read
Biological tinkerers are not the risk that some have made them out to be, according to a new report.
Biology Hacklabs
Megan Scudellari | Mar 1, 2013 | 7 min read
Fueled by donations, sweat, and occasional dumpster diving, community laboratories for DIY biologists are cropping up around the country.
The Rebirth of DIYbio
Jef Akst | Mar 1, 2013 | 3 min read
Do-it-yourself science is likely as old as science itself, driven by an inherent curiosity about the world around us.
Regulating Amateurs
Dustin T. Holloway | Mar 1, 2013 | 4 min read
How should the government ensure the safety and responsibility of do-it-yourself biologists?
DIYbio: Low Risk, High Potential
Todd Kuiken | Mar 1, 2013 | 3 min read
Citizen scientists can inspire innovation and advance science education—and they are proving adept at self-policing.