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Our aim is to liberate biotech from academic and commercial labs and as such we're developing the basic tool kit to allow people to do real biotech, to take a gene and add it to a bacteria colony. Our aim is to create a full tool kit that will allow everyone to innovate, these tools currently include: | Our aim is to liberate biotech from academic and commercial labs and as such we're developing the basic tool kit to allow people to do real biotech, to take a gene and add it to a bacteria colony. Our aim is to create a full tool kit that will allow everyone to innovate, these tools currently include: | ||
# [[ | # [[Open Biotech/PCR|PCR]] | ||
# [[ | # [[Open Biotech/Centrifuge|Centrifuge]] | ||
# [[ | # [[Open Biotech/Gel Box|Gel Box]] | ||
# [[ | # [[Open Biotech/Incubator (for bacterial colonies)|Incubator]] | ||
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:We believe scientists should be open to discussion around research experiments, data interpretation, and project directions. To foster a spirit of openness and understanding, no decision will be made without 100% consensus. | :We believe scientists should be open to discussion around research experiments, data interpretation, and project directions. To foster a spirit of openness and understanding, no decision will be made without 100% consensus. | ||
''We believe in asking (and answering) questions'': | |||
:'''Science is a ''quest''ion'''. Our social quest is the pursuit of knowledge. We are not approaching this project with the hope of making money. We want to collectively answer questions and serve our communities. We will stand in solidarity against anyone who chooses to co-opt or privatize any portion of this project. All knowledge must be '''free''' and '''accessible'''! | :'''Science is a ''quest''ion'''. Our social quest is the pursuit of knowledge. We are not approaching this project with the hope of making money. We want to collectively answer questions and serve our communities. We will stand in solidarity against anyone who chooses to co-opt or privatize any portion of this project. All knowledge must be '''free''' and '''accessible'''! | ||
:Be Excellent to Each Other! | :Be Excellent to Each Other! | ||