I just got pGREEN and pVIB plasmids and I'm working on mini/maxi preps to make sufficient quantities to ship out to people as free "starter kits". I have tried my hand at acquiring the Lux operon and luciferase operon from the 2010 iGem team but to no avail, even via my old school. The old team members got back to me in 1 day, and even forwarded directly to their old supervisors, but to no avail seemingly.
I really think there is a potential for a parts registry that is NOT via iGEM and that serves the DIY community and whoever else, be it universities or private sector or...
So far we have meager offerings, a few plasmids + pUC19 with random inserts.
But...something has to start somewhere.
Since you are from Montana, maybe check out http://www.hometrainingtools.com/
They are based in Montana, and I just ordered $150 worth of chemicals and equipment from them. The company was started by an old chem engineer, and who knows...maybe he'd be into donating some stuff to the DIY cause?
I'm going to be posting a review of their borrosocilate glass and chemicals when I receive them, which will hopefully be within the next 2 days.
My plan is to eventually have a starter series of videos but, if you ever want to chat on google chat or skype drop me a line.
PS. I love fly-fishing, and am jealous that you live in Montana! Check out Dr. Gary Strobel's work at the Univeristy of Montana, he is my hero.
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