Re: [DIYbio] Re: A newbie says hello!

Whether or not it works 100%, my plasmid was ~3.6kbp and I got it for
~€1000 from Epoch, so it's a bit cheaper than you think! ;)

On 04/09/12 11:20, Mega wrote:
> Hi,
>
> It would be good for us to know you state-of knowledge...
>
> Are you familiar to basic operation such as restriction, ligation,
> transformation? Know what plasmids are? Ever done a transformation/PCR?
> You studied biology?
>
> Synbio essentially is something different, because you'll get synthesized
> most of / all you need and just transform it. It's all about $$$,
> nowadays, because synthesis of a medium-sized plasmid will likely cost you
> about 3,000$.
>
> Best,
>
>
>
>
>
> On Saturday, September 1, 2012 2:58:35 AM UTC+2, HadyE wrote:
>>
>> Hi there. I have been reading a ton about SynBio and have become extremely
>> interested. I have been trying to get research positions in the
>> bioengineering department at my university to no avail, but I don't want to
>> wait on a professor to get started with this incredible field. I'd really
>> appreciate it if you guys and gals could point me in the right direction.
>> If you would help me find out about equipment, techniques, good reading
>> material, example experiments; any useful information at all, that would be
>> fantastic. Hopefully, I will be able to contribute more and more to this
>> forum and the field at large over time. Thanks for having me aboard!
>>
>> Hady
>>
>

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