DIYbio (organization)

DIYbio
Type of site
Online Network
URLwww.diybio.org
Launched2008; 16 years ago (2008)
Current statusActive

DIYbio is an informal umbrella organization for individuals and local groups active in do-it-yourself biology, encompassing both a website and an email list.[1] It serves as a network[2] of individuals from around the globe that aims to help make biology a worthwhile pursuit for citizen scientists, biohackers, amateur biologists, and do-it-yourself biological engineers who value openness and safety.[3] It was founded by Jason Bobe and Mackenzie Cowell in 2008.[4]

The website provides resources for those in the do-it-yourself biology community. It maintains a directory of local groups encompassing both meetup groups and organizations maintaining community laboratory space, and a weekly blog listing events hosted by these organizations. The website also hosts safety information including ethics codes developed by the community and an "ask a biosafety professional" feature, as well as DIY instructions for making several types of laboratory equipment.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference about was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Global distribution of DIYbio sites". 6 January 2009.
  3. ^ "DIYbio/FAQ".
  4. ^ "PBS News Hour". YouTube. 31 Dec 2008.