Build a functional genetic engineering lab at home.
This comprehensive kit provides the tools, equipment, and biological materials needed to perform a wide range of biotechnology experiments. From bacterial transformation to DNA analysis, it enables users to explore modern molecular biology outside traditional laboratories.
NOTE: The way we can offer this kit at such a low price is by finding the best deals with our partners and manufacturers. That means that this kit takes 1-2 months to ship. Please be patient and understand we are doing our best to get it to you.
• Perform bacterial genetic engineering experiments
• Grow and culture microorganisms
• Analyze DNA and genetic traits
• Run multiple biotechnology protocols
• Core laboratory techniques in molecular biology
• Microbiology and sterile technique
• DNA manipulation and gene expression
• Experimental design in biotechnology
Biological Materials
Non-pathogenic E. coli (DH5α strain), freeze dried
Non-pathogenic E. coli (BL21 strain) with pDusk, pDawn light activated plasmids, freeze dried
Non-pathogenic E. coli ( DH10B strain) with pJE202 bioluminescent glowing plasmid, freeze dried
Cas9 expression plasmid
Guide RNA plasmid
DNA repair template
Fluorescent protein plasmid (GFP)
Media & Reagents
LB agar powder
Antibiotic selection media
Transformation reagents
Bacterial growth media
10g Agarose
50g TAE buffer mix (27g Tris base/23g Tris acetate/0.5g EDTA)
5g Kanamycin sulfate
40g of LB agar
20g LB broth
100uL Gel Green Stain 10,000x
1000uL 2x Taq master mix
200uL DNA loading dye
100uL 100bp DNA Ladder
100uL 1kbp DNA Ladder
Lab Equipment
A set of 3 adjustable micropipettes (IF SELECTED)
10K Mini centrifuge (IF SELECTED)
PCR Machine with power cord (IF SELECTED)
An agarose gel electrophoresis box and gel mold w/ comb (IF SELECTED)
A power supply to run electrophoresis (IF SELECTED)
Temperature controlled heating pad for growing cultures
Scale (0.01g - 200g) and weigh boats
Transilluminator film and blue light
Lab Supplies
30 Petri plates
Pipette tips
Microcentrifuge tubes
PCR tubes
Supplies from the CRISPR Bacteria Gene Editing Kit
Tube rack (4 sided)
Inoculation loops
Pipette tips for each pipette (box of 96)
5 Test tubes 15mL
5 Test tubes 50mL
Nitrile gloves
Agar preparation bottle
Documentation
Comprehensive lab manual
Multiple experiment protocols
In this class you will learn how to culture, grow and genetically modify HEK 293 human cells in culture. No experience needed but some experience is preferred. We will not be teaching basic skills like pipetting which are needed for this class.
Upon registering you will receive an email invite to the online classroom.
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Week 1
Culturing Human Cells
Week 2
Maintenance and Splitting Passaging of Human Cells
Week 3
Antibiotic Screening
Week 4
Genetic Engineering
Items Included with Add-on
1 - 25cm Cell Culture Treated Flasks with HEK293 filled with L15 + 10% Fetal Bovine Serum + Amp/Strep/Gent
100mL of L15 + 10% Fetal Bovine Serum + Amp/Strep/Gent (Media for growing cells)
10 - Syringes and Filters
4 - 12 well plates
100mL Trypsin EDTA Solution
100uL G418 200mg/mL
50 Mircocentrifuge tubes
This add-on comes with everything you need to start experimenting with genetically engineering plants. We ship you seeds and soil to grow up your own plant. The techniques in this kit can be used on a variety of plants. We send you Nicotiana tabacum. If you'd like a pre-grown plant, email us at odin@the-odin for a quote.
Not provided is > 90% Isopropyl Alcohol for cleaning
*Microscope is monocular inverted microscope with 4x, 10x and 20x objectives and LED illumination. 3MP digital camera interfaces with AMScope Software.
*There is a lot of surplus lab equipment in the US that becomes available to us. We take the best and toss the rest, testing and refurbishing. All equipment will come with a 3 month guarantee.
**Image is just a representation of what you will receive and not the exact items as our inventory changes often. Please email us at odin@the-odin.com if you are looking wondering about the specific items you would receive.
***Microcentrifuge is a fixed speed 10K RPM non-refrigerated with an 8 place rotor
****Refunds require a 20% restocking fee as these kits are made to order
I cannot say enough great things about this kit. If you are interested in learning skills that could change the world — Well, click “add to cart”.
I got this for my son. He loves it. He has some items for a lab but this gave him everything he needs. Customer service was top notch. We will definitely shop here again.
I was quite pleased with the contents of the kit! However, if one is looking for a more serious microscope I would recommend buying one separately. The one included here will work for the experiments and courses that are a part of the kit, but not for more serious work with prokaryotic cells (not enough magnification).
Josiah & his team are awesome and the classes so far are entertaining but educational and include useful technique which I have found otherwise difficult to find. I love it! Their mission is noble too which just makes me want to deal with them more.
Great deal for the items in this kit: the 10k microfuge, proPCR machine (Manifest Biology), 3 pipettes, electrophoresis power source are terrific and not easy to find at this price. Gel box leaves something to be desired due to leakiness but nothing loads of glue can't fix. Blue light isn't ideal but suitable for visualization and inspired to build diy blue light box. Bacteria, plasmids, and other consumables will give me weeks of fun and entertainment. Overall, the kit is terrific for the price.
I got my kit in faster than advertised, before xmas even ;-) Setting up to take a class as this new PROPCR is way nice, ready to kick ass and learn.
Great company, excellent and unique service, highly recommended
I received my kit a few weeks ago. It is very complete, including everything I will need to start my biohacking adventures. Consider adding the biohacker class if your skills are, ahem, a little rusty (or if your interest level outweighs your skill set) to round things out.
This kit contains everything you need to get started and for less than building a OpenPCR machine yourself would cost. GET THE HEATED LID. It's worth the money just from time savings alone.