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PCR is a common tool used in the laboratory environment as it is a vital component in DNA amplification and any cloning procedure. However, the majority of PCR machines used in the lab are bulky and expensive and are rarely seen outside of biology-based labs. These issues inspired the development of Cheap Homemade Innovative PCR (or C.H.I.P. for short), a compact PCR machine that is as fast and proficient at amplifying DNA as lab based machines, but constructible for the fraction of the price of lab-grade PCR machines and a great tool for teaching-based applications. We are proud to say that we have been able to design a machine that will be completely open source and able to serve as a platform for DIY cloning procedures. | PCR is a common tool used in the laboratory environment as it is a vital component in DNA amplification and any cloning procedure. However, the majority of PCR machines used in the lab are bulky and expensive and are rarely seen outside of biology-based labs. These issues inspired the development of Cheap Homemade Innovative PCR (or C.H.I.P. for short), a compact PCR machine that is as fast and proficient at amplifying DNA as lab based machines, but constructible for the fraction of the price of lab-grade PCR machines and a great tool for teaching-based applications. We are proud to say that we have been able to design a machine that will be completely open source and able to serve as a platform for DIY cloning procedures. | ||
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<a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:UMaryland/Hardware"> | <a href="https://2015.igem.org/Team:UMaryland/Hardware"> |
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