Simple Bacteria Genetic Engineering
The Thought Emporium1 HN recommender · recommended in 1 month, 2023–2026
tutorial · intermediate · evergreen · 2023–2026 on HN
The Thought Emporium shows how easily bacteria can be genetically modified to produce fluorescent proteins and even bioluminesce, with techniques doable at home. It links to companion videos on incubators, DNA extraction and gels.
HN points to it as proof that DIY genetic engineering is feasible and as an example of a rigorous hands-on biology channel.
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3 comments from Hacker News
Not OP, but The Thought Emporium is a personal favourite. Their name belies the hands-on nature of their videos. ▶ this video
You can do genetic engineering in your kitchen these days. It wouldn't be easy to build a mars-worthy microbe, but it's not other people that's going to stop you. ▶ this video
The Thought Emporium is one of my favorite YouTubers, he makes videos about DIY genetic engineering and I have a huge amount of respect for his rigor and detail. In one of his videos he talks about sourcing lab supplies and he listed The Odin as the one place you should "avoid at all costs". "Not a single kit they sent me worked", was pretty damning. He lists all the reasons he doesn't like using them including the fact that they have sent him totally wrong supplies, and overcharge for most of their stuff. Source: ▶ this video He lists better alternatives that are both cheaper and more reliable.