DIY CSI

by MIT TR Editors
December 17, 2009

Extracting your own DNA with this kit is interesting enough, but it also lets you mix up a bottle of ink incorporating your genetic material, for the ultimate in forgery-proof signatures.

Credit: Joshua Scott

Product: ScienceWiz 123 DNA Extraction

Cost: $15

Availability: Now

Source: sciencewiz.com

Company: Norman and Globus

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