hommade DNA at machine project

DIY scientists were teaching how to extract DNA at home. I don't remember the entire formula, but it was something like this: 

saliva+ contact lens solution to isolate protein + some cleaning liquid + bacardi (which has to float). 

While waiting for the DNA to detach we put the cups on the floor. Then there was a break, so everybody went up to get cookies and beer. I also got up and stepped right on the glass). The whole mix was on the floor and someone's coat... In short, complete waste of DNA, plus it wasn't mine, I felt awful. 

resources: http://diybio.org/local/losangeles/

http://machineproject.com/

east LA

 

Our neighbours' house got burglarized on Friday. I watched the police operation from my window. 

 the neighbors watching their house


    PS: a relevant read if you live in the area. My LACC professor Dr. Muller happened to be friends with the book's editor Denise Hamilton. Ms Hamilton came to LACC to give a talk, that's how I got the book. I believe there's also Los Angeles Noir 2 that just came out in April, I shall get that one too.
This book can be borrowed from me or bought through amazon, if you click the image 

chickens at the ecovillage

one day I hope to have ones of my own...  

I love this community,more info at http://www.laecovillage.org/

PS: I just added an Amazon app which is actually very smart! 

I can choose which products to let them advertise on my blog. Wow! Here's #1. 

A short story book which made me laugh (and who knows me, knows, it's next to impossible:) 

I loved this book. And it is only $5 from Amazon, cool, click the picture to check it out.