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OpenCell: A Low-cost, Open-Source, 3-in-1 device for DNA Extraction
Aryan Gupta1, Justin Yu2, Elio J Challita3,4
1School of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 777 Atlantic Drive NW, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA.
Biorxiv : the Preprint Server for Biology
|October 9, 2023
Summary
OpenCell is a low-cost, open-source device combining bead homogenization, microcentrifugation, and vortex mixing. This affordable 3-in-1 instrument enables efficient DNA extraction for budget-limited labs and field research.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Open-source hardware
- Laboratory automation
Background:
- High-cost laboratory equipment limits access to DNA extraction in resource-constrained settings.
- Need for affordable, versatile, and portable solutions for molecular biology research.
Conclusions:
- OpenCell provides a cost-effective and portable solution for DNA extraction.
- It enhances accessibility to synthetic biology and molecular research in low-resource environments.
- The open-source design promotes further innovation in frugal laboratory hardware.
