Instructables: exploring - technology - biotech - featured http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 13:58:21 PDT BLOX v1.01 Prosthetics Modification for Pain Relief of Pressure Points http://www.instructables.com/id/Prosthetics-Modification-for-Pain-Relief-of-Pressu/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SMALL.jpg lamedust Working on this for a while now but I have made some progress that I'd like to share. Not finished because the hacked solution still causes some pain, but this is helping my cousin Zaid with the pain that his prosthetic is giving him. While in Iraq last April I came across my cousin Zaid. Zaid's an...
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Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:37:34 PDT
DIY Anaerobic Chamber (aka glove box) http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Anaerobic-Chamber-aka-glove-box/
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Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:54:34 PST
DIY BioPrinter http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-BioPrinter/
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Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:06:37 PST
The Light Fountain: a Bioluminescent Hourglass http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Light-Fountain-a-Bioluminescent-Hourglass/
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Mon, 7 Jan 2013 23:59:53 PST
DIY EEG (and ECG) Circuit http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-EEG-and-ECG-Circuit/
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Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:20:17 PDT
Blue LED transilluminator http://www.instructables.com/id/Blue-LED-transilluminator/
Blue LED transilluminator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/XOLN/H82UHAFD/F5IXOLNH82UHAFD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/XOLN/H82UHAFD/F5IXOLNH82UHAFD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/XOLN/H82UHAFD/F5IXOLNH82UHAFD.SMALL.jpg jorodeo This instructable describes how to make a blue LED (470nm) transilluminator for DNA imaging using SYBR safe dyes. The transilluminator has a 6 x 7 cm viewing area for small agarose gels. The transilluminator can also be modified to sit beneath the mini-gel electrophoresis tank (from a previous inst...
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Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:00:02 PDT
open brain wave interface hardware http://www.instructables.com/id/open-brain-wave-interface-hardware-1/
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Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:20:34 PDT
Bioluminescent Bacterial Lightbulb / Water Pollution Tester http://www.instructables.com/id/Bioluminescent-Bacterial-Lightbulb-Water-Polluti/
Bioluminescent Bacterial Lightbulb / Water Pollution Tester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/A0EQ/H3Z329RJ/FE1A0EQH3Z329RJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/A0EQ/H3Z329RJ/FE1A0EQH3Z329RJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE1/A0EQ/H3Z329RJ/FE1A0EQH3Z329RJ.SMALL.jpg drdan152 Bioluminescent Bacterial Lightbulb This instructable will show you how to grow and culture your own glowing bacteria and use it to reinvent the light bulb! I"ll show you how to grow your very own Vibrio phosphoreum or Vibrio fischeri from fresh sea fish (squid work well) and culture it onto specia...
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Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:26:01 PDT
Arduino PCR (thermal cycler) for under $85 http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-PCR-thermal-cycler-for-under-85/
Arduino PCR (thermal cycler) for under $85 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/HYHA/H4AGJRQD/FMXHYHAH4AGJRQD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/HYHA/H4AGJRQD/FMXHYHAH4AGJRQD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMX/HYHA/H4AGJRQD/FMXHYHAH4AGJRQD.SMALL.jpg staceyk This tutorial will show you how to make a thermal cycler from scratch for about $85. In short, PCR (polymerase chain reaction) amplifies bits of DNA, creating millions of copies of a target sequence. You can use it to test a DNA sample for a specific gene, for instance, to check for genetic modifica...
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Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:28:41 PDT
Transhumanist Appendage Addition Device http://www.instructables.com/id/Transhumanist-Appendage-Addition-Device/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/BKQT/H320HISR/F4IBKQTH320HISR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/BKQT/H320HISR/F4IBKQTH320HISR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4I/BKQT/H320HISR/F4IBKQTH320HISR.SMALL.jpg frenzy The following project was my Final Project for my "Electronics and Robotics" class at San Francisco State University in the "Conceptual Information Arts" department.  Here is my artist's statement for the piece: ""Primitive Transhumanism #2: Sixth Finger" Glove, Arduino, Code, Electrical Wire, Serv...
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Wed, 6 Jun 2012 12:30:52 PDT
EEG "Coral" headband http://www.instructables.com/id/EEG-Coral-headband/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/Y2V9/H2WEVQSK/FH6Y2V9H2WEVQSK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/Y2V9/H2WEVQSK/FH6Y2V9H2WEVQSK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH6/Y2V9/H2WEVQSK/FH6Y2V9H2WEVQSK.SMALL.jpg dukode I'm working on a series of fanciful electroencephalography (EEG) headbands to be used for a science planetarium game. The subject of the game may be ocean acidification, and these headbands are adorned with 3D printed clips that resemble flowering plants, anemones, and coral. A 3D clip over each ear...
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Mon, 4 Jun 2012 22:42:13 PDT
Educational colorimeter kit http://www.instructables.com/id/Educational-colorimeter-kit/
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Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:48:40 PDT
Squintasaurus: cybernetic dynamically adjustable vision enhancement system http://www.instructables.com/id/Squintasaurus-cybernetic-dynamically-adjustable-v/
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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:56:21 PST
How to make ECG pads & conductive gel http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-ECG-pads-conductive-gel/
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Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:18:09 PST
USB Biofeedback Game Controller http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Biofeedback-Game-Controller/
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Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:17:28 PST
UV Transilluminator http://www.instructables.com/id/UV-Transilluminator/
UV Transilluminator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/M78O/GVVOYS6X/FNCM78OGVVOYS6X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/M78O/GVVOYS6X/FNCM78OGVVOYS6X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNC/M78O/GVVOYS6X/FNCM78OGVVOYS6X.SMALL.jpg jorodeo UV-transilluminators are used in molecular biology labs to view DNA (or RNA) that has been separated by electrophoresis through an agarose gel. During or immediately after electrophoresis, the agarose gel is stained with a fluorescent dye which binds to nucleic acid. Exposing the stained gel to a UV...
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Wed, 7 Dec 2011 16:31:38 PST
DNAquiri: the delicious DNA extraction http://www.instructables.com/id/DNAquiri-the-delicious-DNA-extraction/
DNAquiri: the delicious DNA extraction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FH6/KEEL/GV5JF4DW/FH6KEELGV5JF4DW.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH6/KEEL/GV5JF4DW/FH6KEELGV5JF4DW.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH6/KEEL/GV5JF4DW/FH6KEELGV5JF4DW.SMALL.jpg biobonnie Extracting DNA from spit or fruit is a favorite science faire / Maker Faire demo. This is the adult version of that science demo, inspired by Mac Cowell's 5 minute DNA Extraction in a Shot Glass instructable. Especially his final picture, where he drinks his own salt-detergent-rum spit cocktail. :-D...
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Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:31:49 PST
How to hack EEG toys with arduino http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-hack-EEG-toys-with-arduino/
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Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:38:54 PDT
Gel electrophoresis system (mini) http://www.instructables.com/id/Gel-electrophoresis-system-mini/
Gel electrophoresis system (mini) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/0K9P/GQKLPCIB/FSJ0K9PGQKLPCIB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/0K9P/GQKLPCIB/FSJ0K9PGQKLPCIB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/0K9P/GQKLPCIB/FSJ0K9PGQKLPCIB.SMALL.jpg jorodeo Instructables tutorial for making a mini-gel electrophoresis system for DNA analysis. Gel electrophoresis systems are essential tools for any molecular biology research, but are often expensive to buy. The total cost of making this DIY system is around $50-$80, depending on where you source the lase...
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Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:03:51 PDT
How to Prepare an Electrophoresis Argarose Gel http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Prepare-an-Electrophoresis-Argarose-Gel/
How to Prepare an Electrophoresis Argarose Gel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/A41J/GP7II8MH/FE7A41JGP7II8MH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/A41J/GP7II8MH/FE7A41JGP7II8MH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/A41J/GP7II8MH/FE7A41JGP7II8MH.SMALL.jpg mmdeaton This instrucable illustrates the process of casting, loading, and processing an electrophoresis argarose gel. Gel electrophoresis separates biological molecules based on size and weight by utilizing electricity. Polar molecules move through the gel at different rates resulting in distinct bands. The...
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Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:42:41 PDT
DIY Muscle Sensor / EMG Circuit for a Microcontroller http://www.instructables.com/id/Muscle-EMG-Sensor-for-a-Microcontroller/
DIY Muscle Sensor / EMG Circuit for a Microcontroller - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/Z7AI/GPBDFC9T/F8UZ7AIGPBDFC9T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/Z7AI/GPBDFC9T/F8UZ7AIGPBDFC9T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/Z7AI/GPBDFC9T/F8UZ7AIGPBDFC9T.SMALL.jpg Gundanium Measuring muscle activation via electric potential, referred to as electromyography (EMG) , has traditionally been used for medical research and diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders. However, with the advent of ever shrinking yet more powerful microcontrollers and integrated circuits, EMG circuits a...
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Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:56:42 PDT
Microcontroller measures heart rate through fingertip http://www.instructables.com/id/Microcontroller-measures-heart-rate-through-finger/
Microcontroller measures heart rate through fingertip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/S6Y4/GP6ZFJOO/FUQS6Y4GP6ZFJOO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/S6Y4/GP6ZFJOO/FUQS6Y4GP6ZFJOO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUQ/S6Y4/GP6ZFJOO/FUQS6Y4GP6ZFJOO.SMALL.jpg rajbex Heart rate is a very vital health parameter that is directly related to the soundness of the human cardiovascular system. This project describes a technique of measuring the heart rate through a fingertip using a PIC microcontroller. While the heart is beating, it is actually pumping blood througho...
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Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:08:10 PDT
Brain-Controlled RC Helicopter http://www.instructables.com/id/Brain-Controlled-RC-Helicopter/
Brain-Controlled RC Helicopter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/6NMO/GHFK85A1/FAL6NMOGHFK85A1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/6NMO/GHFK85A1/FAL6NMOGHFK85A1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/6NMO/GHFK85A1/FAL6NMOGHFK85A1.SMALL.jpg puzzlebox This Instructable will show you how take a Radio Controller Helicopter and modify the remote control hardware such that it can be operated by free, open source computer software and flown based on brainwave measurements of concentration and relaxation taken by consumer-grade EEG headsets. The ...
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Sun, 19 Dec 2010 09:29:31 PST
The EyeWriter 2.0 http://www.instructables.com/id/The-EyeWriter-20/
The EyeWriter 2.0 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/NYGE/GHDSJEJ6/FNBNYGEGHDSJEJ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/NYGE/GHDSJEJ6/FNBNYGEGHDSJEJ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNB/NYGE/GHDSJEJ6/FNBNYGEGHDSJEJ6.SMALL.jpg thesystemis The EyeWriter is a low-cost eye-tracking apparatus + custom software that allows graffiti writers and artists with paralysis resulting from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis to draw using only their eyes. The original design, as shown here, featured a pair of glasses as the basis for the eyewriter desi...
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Sat, 11 Dec 2010 07:29:45 PST
Brain-Controlled Wheelchair http://www.instructables.com/id/Brain-Controlled-Wheelchair/
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Thu, 9 Dec 2010 04:01:24 PST
Portable 3-lead Electrocardiograph http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Portable-3-lead-Electrocardiograph/
Portable 3-lead Electrocardiograph - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/KKQV/GGPEU2JA/FGKKKQVGGPEU2JA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/KKQV/GGPEU2JA/FGKKKQVGGPEU2JA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGK/KKQV/GGPEU2JA/FGKKKQVGGPEU2JA.SMALL.jpg lw119 I am not a medical professional. Construct and use this device at your own risk. Introduction:   In this instructable I will demonstrate how to make an electrocardiograph (EKG) for monitoring your hear rate via leads taped to your skin. The output will be used to switch an LED on and off with each...
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Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:36:05 PST
The EyeWriter http://www.instructables.com/id/The-EyeWriter/
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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:26:20 PST
Motion Feedback MP3 Player http://www.instructables.com/id/Motion-Feedback-MP3-Player/
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Wed, 7 Apr 2010 17:46:03 PDT
Coffee Cup - PCR Thermocycler costing under 350$ http://www.instructables.com/id/Coffee-Cup-PCR-Thermocycler-costing-under-350/
Coffee Cup - PCR Thermocycler costing under 350$ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FFK/YONU/FWX11MZI/FFKYONUFWX11MZI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFK/YONU/FWX11MZI/FFKYONUFWX11MZI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FFK/YONU/FWX11MZI/FFKYONUFWX11MZI.SMALL.jpg siderits This Instructable will describe how to make a PCR Thermocycler for Field or Teaching applications, from scratch, using a commercial temperature controller, a temperature probe, a PC cooling fan and basic shop tools.The unit performs reliably, is menu driven for programming various PCR (Polymerase Ch...
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Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:23:42 PDT
Simple Algae Home CO2 Scrubber - Part II Algae Cultures and Breeding http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Algae-Home-CO2-Scrubber-Part-II-Culturing/
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By: egbertfitzwilly

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Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:43:58 PST
5 minute DNA Extraction in a Shot Glass http://www.instructables.com/id/5-minute-DNA-Extraction-in-a-Shot-Glass/
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By: macowell

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Thu, 6 Nov 2008 17:58:27 PST
Grow Your Own Bioluminescent Algae http://www.instructables.com/id/Grow-Your-Own-Bioluminescent-Algae/
Grow Your Own Bioluminescent Algae - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/1AAB/FGUX7PTN/FR61AABFGUX7PTN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/1AAB/FGUX7PTN/FR61AABFGUX7PTN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR6/1AAB/FGUX7PTN/FR61AABFGUX7PTN.SMALL.jpg ScaryBunnyMan You may have memories of running after fireflies with hands outstretched on a warm summer evening. You may have even watched some discovery channel documentary on the mysteries of the deep sea and marveled at those 'glowing' organisms featured. Chances are however, you probably haven't heard too muc...
By: ScaryBunnyMan

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Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:29:49 PDT
Flash Nap http://www.instructables.com/id/Flash-Nap/
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Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:34:43 PDT