# DNA-Dispensing Vending Machines The DNA Vending Machines Portrays a Powerful Message By Davina Sinnatamby | Published 2014-03-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dna-vending-machine References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/03/dna-vending-machine.html) & [gabebc](http://www.gabebc.com/DNA-Vending-Machine) Artist Gabe Barcia-Colombo makes us question issues of DNA ownership when it comes to biotechnology with his [DNA vending machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-robotic-vending-machine). He envisions a machine that makes buying DNA like buying a bag of chips. In the field of biotechnology, it’s hard to decide who owns what when it comes to DNA; the lines are blurry when it comes to individuality. Thus, this art installation sells [packaged DNA in a vending machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genhome-array). Each DNA sample is sold in a vial with a collectible photo of the donor. The project equates human DNA to a collectible item and makes us wonder: if this machine really existed, would people abuse this easy source of purchasing DNA? And would you attempt to claim someone else’s DNA if buying it was as easy as buying a bar of chocolate? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DNA Collectibles:** The trend of selling DNA collectibles could disrupt the biotechnology industry. - **Vending Machines for Rare Specimens:** The trend of using vending machines to sell rare specimens could disrupt the retail industry. - **Ownership of Genetic Material:** The trend of questioning ownership of genetic material could disrupt the legal and research industries. ### Where This Applies - **Biotechnology:** The biotechnology industry could be disrupted by the trend of collecting and selling DNA as a commodity. - **Retail:** The retail industry could be disrupted by the trend of using vending machines to sell rare specimens such as DNA. - **Legal and Research:** The legal and research industries could be disrupted by the trend of questioning ownership of genetic material and its potential implications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [At-Home Genetic Testing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dnalabs.md) - [NFT Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-vending-machine.md) - [Accessible NFT Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynft.md) - [Loyalty-Focused Branded DNA Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branded-dna-kit.md) - [Porcelain-Clad Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatica-project.md) - [Branded Automated Pizza Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digiorno-pizza-vending-machine.md) - [NFT Cocktail Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skull-society.md) - [Smart Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-vending-machines.md) - [Randomized Record Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-vending-machine.md)