DIY Biotech: Genetic Engineering with the DNA Playground

摘要

In this DIY Biotech article, we'll explore how you can modify E. coli bacteria to produce proteins of your choice through genetic engineering: the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology. We'll also review and tear down the DNA Playground: an affordable all-in-one hardware platform that's simple enough for middle-school students to use to genetically engineer bacteria.