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Image courtesy of mac cowell

July 30, 2010

DIYbio: Origin, Activities,& Scenarios for the Future

Jason Bobejason@diybio.org

Emergence of Bio-Natives

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High School AP biologynow w/ genetic engineering

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DNA Explorer, $80

(Ages 10 and up)

Biology = Hobby

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DIYbio.org aims to help make biology a worthwhile pursuit

for citizen scientists, amateur biologists, and DIY

biological engineers who value openness and safety.

Regional Hubs:BaltimoreBangaloreBostonLondonLos AngelesNew York CityParisSan FranciscoSeattle

Network of Community Labs

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NYC: Genspace

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Boston: BOSSlab

Bay Area: Biocurious

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Promoting “bio-citizenship” & culture of responsibility in

DIYbio community

- code of conduct- biosafety resources, best practices- build positive culture, establish norms- http://bit.ly/DIYsafety

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Thank You!

jason@diybio.org

@jasonbobe