Re: [DIYbio] As a bio-noob, where do I start learning?

I'd probably have had better luck crowdfunding a beginner's book, it
seems. I've talked about it before but never completed even the
introduction chapter; if I run out of cash and can't do open-source DNA
development anymore, I'll give it another shot.

Please don't take that as motive to sink my current project, though; I
really do prefer making things to writing about it! :)

On 25/02/14 16:52, Alex wrote:
> +1 to your entire email.
>
> The only other thing I have to add is that it's difficult to find relevant
> reading materials. I'm a complete noob, if I were to go read about the
> stuff that is generally discussed on this list, it'd be waaay above my head
> 80% of the time. At the same time, being interested in plants, I'm starting
> with a plant biology book. However, it is heavy with a lot of info that,
> without guidance, I'm not sure is relevant at all. For all I know, I'll
> spend 2 months trudging through this data and come out equally clueless.
>
> I'm aware this may also be a flaw on my behalf in someway I'm not saying
> that everyone would have this issue and, for all I know, I may get through
> this and be much more  knowledgeable. I'm simply saying that I can feel the
> pain here as well!
>
> This group does help immensely though, if not just to continuously peak my
> interest!
>
> Alex
> On Feb 25, 2014 11:43 AM, "Dakota Hamill" <dkotes@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I don't think lack of enthusiasm or drive is a problem, from where I
>> stand, it's lack of equipment and space that is the biggest issue.  Many
>> people, myself included, are in tens of thousands of dollars of debt from
>> school, and have to balance finding money for food and an apartment with
>> money for consumables and equipment.  That being the case, a 9-5 job is
>> needed, which generally ends up being a 9-7 job, which completely sucks
>> your energy during the week and makes weekends the more favorable time to
>> be in the lab.  Couple that with heading to the lab to do an experiment and
>> realizing you don't have that one extra piece of equipment you need, or
>> that reagent you need but can't get because Sigma won't ship it to you, and
>> it's really damn frustrating.
>>
>> What's the alternative?  Go to grad school and slave for 5 years so your
>> PI can take credit for any work you do?
>>
>> In the end, I guess these are all just excuses.  If I wanted it bad enough
>> I'd sell a kidney and sleep in a van and work 25 hours a day.
>>
>>
>>
>>
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