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Design an open source PCR machine that anyone can build. We'll use off the shelf parts to make a design that is easy to build and maintain.

OpenPCR - open source biotech on your desktop

Design an open source PCR machine that anyone can build. We'll use off the shelf parts to make a design that is easy to build and maintain.
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http://OpenPCR.org -- Tito and Josh
http://OpenPCR.org -- Tito and Josh
158 backers pledged $12,121 to help bring this project to life.
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OpenPCR in the Wild + We need your help

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DNA is now DIY: OpenPCR ships worldwide

Dear amazing Kickstarter people,

The eagerly awaited OpenPCR kit is now shipping! UPS picked up the first batch of kits and OpenPCRs are on their way to users in 5... Read more

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Hi from OpenPCR!

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OpenPCR pictured in Nature

Hi everybody,
Just a tiny little teensy weensy update for you. A sexy picture of OpenPCR is featured this month in a little magazine called Nature. Maybe you've heard of... Read more

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Citizen Science on the Kickstarter blog

Hey everybody,

Thought you might enjoy seeing OpenPCR on the Kickstarter blog today, where I had a nice interview with Cindy from Team Kickstarter:
http://blog.kickstarter.com/post/1138357266/biocurious-and-the-diy-science-movement

Of course, if you have... Read more

OpenPCR prizes -- and a trip to Washington DC!

Howdy folks,
If you've read the blog lately you know we're working on the thermistor and the heated lid for OpenPCR. I've got an alternative design for the heated lid... Read more

OpenPCR Update!

Hi everyone,

We're really jazzed with the reception of the OpenPCR project on
kickstarter -- you put $12,121 towards making an open hardware PCR
machine a success. That was 202%... Read more
Successfully raised $12,121 with 158 backers

49 hours to go! New sponsor awards!

Hi everyone,
We're in the home stretch -- 49 hours to go!

We've added a new prize so *everyone* can become a supporter of OpenPCR. Our new $4 reward gets... Read more

A first look at OpenPCR

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Woo hoo!

Wow! Thank you for your overwhelming interest in OpenPCR -- together we reached $6,000 in 10 days! We're really happy that there's such an interest in making this happen :)

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OpenPCR Update!

Hi everyone,
Thank you all your support and excitement! Josh and I love hearing your stories and learning about how you would use an OpenPCR machine. Whether you're interested in... Read more
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