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Area of Science:

  • Interdisciplinary science
  • Chemical engineering
  • Bioengineering
  • Synthetic biology
  • Disease diagnostics

Background:

  • Inspired by Richard Feynman's call to action in nanotechnology.
  • Emerging field of frugal science aims to broaden participation in scientific research.
  • Frugal science emphasizes accessible, low-cost methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define frugal science and showcase its diverse applications.
  • To invite researchers and students from various backgrounds to engage in frugal science.
  • To advocate for curiosity-driven research through frugal science.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and case studies.
  • Definition and conceptualization of frugal science.
  • Analysis of six case studies illustrating frugal science applications.

Main Results:

  • Frugal science encompasses a wide range of applications, from synthetic biology to disease diagnostics.
  • Six case studies demonstrate the practical utility and broad applicability of frugal science.
  • The review highlights the potential of frugal science to lower barriers to entry in research.

Conclusions:

  • Frugal science enables broader access to chemical and bioengineering research.
  • Curiosity-driven research within frugal science can accelerate innovation.
  • Frugal science empowers a diverse community to contribute to scientific advancement.