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DNA-Splicing Kits

The GlowGene Kit Allows Novice Scientists to Create New Cells

— September 15, 2015 — Tech
Things are starting to sound a little bit like Jurassic Park with the release of the GlowGene Kit, which allows amateur scientists to create living biological cells from their very own home. Currently funding on Kickstarter, the GlowGene Kit allows novice scientists to create cells that can eat plastic, create fuel or even glow, according to the kits' creators.

The GlowGene Kit works by providing the owner with samples to work with and the utilities to do so; simply select the kind of cell you'd like to go and replicate, toss it in a test tube and you're on your way. Describing the capabilities, the creators of the GlowGene kit explain, "GlowGene lets you extract genes from other lifeforms and put their DNA inside your cells, giving them traits of that animal. You can make glowing cells using jellyfish DNA, red cells that produce hemoglobin, cells that create ethanol, cells that eat plastic, cells that produce light and so on."
Trend Themes
1. Home Bioengineering - With the development of the GlowGene Kit, there is an opportunity to disrupt the bioengineering industry by allowing novice scientists to create living biological cells from their very own home.
2. DIY Genetic Modification - The GlowGene Kit offers the opportunity to disrupt the genetics industry by providing individuals with the utilities to extract genes from other lifeforms and put their DNA inside cells to create new traits.
3. Consumer Biotech - The consumer biotech industry can be disrupted with the GlowGene Kit, providing individuals with the ability to manipulate biological cells from home.
Industry Implications
1. Bioengineering - The development of the GlowGene Kit has the potential to disrupt the bioengineering industry by allowing individuals to create living biological cells from home.
2. Genetics - The GlowGene Kit offers the opportunity to disrupt the genetics industry by providing individuals with the utilities to extract genes from other lifeforms and put their DNA inside cells to create new traits.
3. Consumer Biotech - The consumer biotech industry can be disrupted with the GlowGene Kit, providing individuals with the ability to manipulate biological cells from home.
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