Toy DNA Sequencer: What's the Future of Tech?

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The discussion revolves around the implications of a world increasingly influenced by commercial interests, likening it to a hierarchy of toys, specifically referencing Fisher Price. The conversation touches on the accessibility and cost of DNA extraction kits, highlighting that while the kits themselves may be affordable, the centrifuge required for effective use is the primary expense. There is a playful mention of the potential for DNA testing to reveal unexpected familial connections, drawing a parallel to the themes of identity and discovery often associated with Frankenstein.
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What is the World Coming To?

A world that is completely run by the hierarchy of tinker toys and the company Fisher Price.
 
You got me high up for nothing. :wink:

It is only a DNA extraction kit. The expensive part is the the centrifuge.
 
That sounds like fun, also:

Frankenstein may figure out who Daddy really is (or isn't).
 

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