Update

I have had a lot of questions about whether anyone can use these kits or how much knowledge or experience or equipment is required. I want to say that everyone will be able to use these kits(they contain everything you need, no extra equipment is required), even if you have had zero experience with Biotechnology(there will be extensive written protocols and videos available). I believe that the only way that this works is if Science is democratized so everyone has access.

My name is Josiah Zayner. I received my Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics from the University of Chicago studying protein engineering. I have spent the past two years as a Research Fellow in NASA’s Synthetic Biology program where I work on engineering bacteria for terraforming Mars. Budget and funding issues  at NASA necessitate that I mostly work alone. I figured there has to be another way where more people can contribute to Science. For this reason, I started The ODIN about a year ago to provide resources to BioHackers who wanted to do Science at home. In my free time I have been teaching BioHacking classes and testing protocols to build these kits. Now I just need you! Without you ,Science will remain the stagnant behemoth out of everyone’s reach. With you, people will be able to contribute to solving some of the most pressing issues we face in health, medicine, food and fuel. If we work together we can Create Something Beautiful.

When not sleeping or performing cutting edge Science, James Baxter(Orange Cat) and Trypsin(Grey Cat) enjoy eating, snuggling and chasing each other.

FAQ

Ohhemmm gee, is everyone going to kill themselves with these kits?

There is nothing in these kits that is harmful to your health besides maybe the shot glasses. The Bacteria are less harmful than bacteria on your skin and the Yeast are almost identical to the one you use when cooking.

What about a zombie apocalypse?

Though CRISPR can work in a variety of organisms specific changes would need to be made to the DNA in order for it cross any species barrier. The only zombies you will likely see will be your friends from using our shot glasses too much. Isn’t the new season of The Walking Dead much better though?

If you could be any super hero who would it be?

Either Nightcrawler from X-Men or Iron Man.