BioLab

This page will follow the creation of the DIY biology and chemistry lab in TAMI. WORK IN PROGRESS

Steering Board
The following members will adjourn periodically to steer the project: Ehud Lamm Ben Goldenberg Pinky Choen Igal Levine Alon Levy NEXT MEETING: to be announced If you want to join the board contact ben goldenberg.

Basic Lab Equipment Needed:
1. Pipettes                   120$ on ebay 2. PCR                        100$-600$ on ebay 3. Small centrifuge	      60$ on ebay 4. Gloves		      5$ 5. Electrophoresis            ~? 6. Fridge		      free 7. Benches		      free 8. Stove                      free 9. Microwave                  free 10. Mixer                      free

Plastics: 1. Epindurfs 2. Tips 3. 20ml and 5ml

Kits: 1. PCR reagents Qiagen 2. DNA/RNA extraction Qiagen

Later: 1. Spectrophotometer             1000$ or DIY 2. Chemical hood DIY per

Planned Projects:
1. Microbial Fuel Cell per 2. Telomerase upregulation by Astragalus see 3. Bio Printing per

Funding:
1. High School Bio Projects. 2. Mimuna Funding Campaign. 3. DIY Equipment.

Progress
1. Cleaning and arranging the BioLab space. The space is confined by window walls that keep the lab clean and adds esthetic element.

= Other similar projects =
 * HiveBio - Seattle, newly started, great video on slashdot


 * BioCurious - Sunnyvale.