Feles One puts a complete biolab on your desk
Science isn’t just for scientists. If you would like to test vegetables for signs of GMO or find out whether you’re lactose intolerant, Feles One can help. This complete biolab has everything you need, and it fits on your desk.
- What are the best gadgets for experimenting with food? Check out this huge roundup of culinary tech, and browse the Kitchen Gadgets category for more.
- How can you learn about science? There are many great free online courses available, such as those at Khan Academy.
- Can you perform scientific tests at home? You can now, thanks to Feles One. This complete biolab fits on your desk and can be used for a variety of purposes.
Relatively few of us will ever step inside a lab, yet science still plays a big role in our lives. From weather forecasting to the making of beer, many things we take for granted were discovered by smart people in white coats. In some cases, these new processes have become more accessible over time. For instance, anyone can now perform medical tests.
Feles One takes the trend one step further. This desktop biolab lets you perform rigorous tests and experiments at home. You can even use it for molecular gastronomy and making bioart.
What is a home bioengineering lab?
One of the most exciting fields within science right now is bioengineering. This niche is about creating something in partnership with nature — whether that’s genetically-modified crops or new flavors of beer.
Feles One lets you get creative
Feles One brings bioengineering home, with a great set of lab tools. Within this desktop device, you will find a centrifuge for separating ingredients, a thermal cycler for DNA sequencing, and a spectrometer for finding individual elements.
Feles One also has two incubators for nursing small organisms, a gel doc for DNA imaging, and a fridge.
You can test DNA with Feles One
All of these components fit within a device that is about the size of a home inkjet printer. Feles One is easy to use thanks to the built-in touchscreen, and it’s very accurate.
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Simple yet powerful
You can do a lot with this bioengineering lab
While the apparatus list does sound a little daunting, Feles One has been designed to be simple enough for anyone to use. By following the supplied instructions, you can perform a range of useful tests and fun experiments.
Grow something special with Feles One
For instance, you can use Feles One to test yourself for lactose intolerance, or check the real contents of food. You could also use it for microbrewing, molecular gastronomy, and even cheese making.
The lab has an incubator
If you’re more interested in plants, Feles One can help you to identify any species and grow your own algae and fungi. Meanwhile, DNA sequencing allows you to extract information from fossils.
Science just got more accessible
Aside from satisfying your curiosity, this kit actually has practical purposes. For instance, you could grow a mycelium to create your own green fashion project, or paint with algae.
“At Feles (pronounced ‘fee-les’), we believe that the ability to explore biology belongs to everyone and that together, we can make breakthroughs that will shape the world of tomorrow. To do so, we are redesigning the laboratory tools…to deliver a modern, integrated experience.” — Feles on Kickstarter
Complete biolab
It’s pretty remarkable to see this kind of high-end scientific equipment in a desktop device. With bioengineering starting to go mainstream, Feles One could be an early frontrunner.
Bear in mind
When you start playing with DNA, it’s important to know what you are doing. If you plan to back Feles One, start watching some videos on Khan Academy now!
Availability
– Kickstarter: Until June 6
– Pledge: $699 USD
