community labs

On taking DIYbio to the next level

Biological tinkerers are not the risk that some have made them out to be, according to a new report.

Citizen scientists can inspire innovation and advance science education—and they are proving adept at self-policing.

How should the government ensure the safety and responsibility of do-it-yourself biologists?

Do-it-yourself science is likely as old as science itself, driven by an inherent curiosity about the world around us.

Fueled by donations, sweat, and occasional dumpster diving, community laboratories for DIY biologists are cropping up around the country.