Hi you guys, recently I've read the book (DIY Scientists Hack the Software of Life).
And then I have a deep interest in biohacking. I'm a coding amateur.
1, Is it hard to become a biohacker? Need a lot of knowledge of biology?
2, Do I need buy something really matters? Like something to do PCR and cell culture. If so, how much it will take?
Very eager to get your reply.
I do know there are hacker spaces specific to biohacking, and they usually have strong communities around them. One here in the silicon valley is called BioCurious.
your best bet is https://groups.google.com/group/diybio - there are some people from China and all over the world.
You can find other groups here: http://diyhpl.us/wiki/diybio/groups
Even if you're in high school, you can still join or build your own lab. Don't let school get in the way of your work.
And thank you for the last line. I do agree what you said, and it's what I think as well.
BTW, it's hard to balance schoolwork with interests, the school doesn't encourage students to discover and do what they really enjoy. I've tried my best, I'm learning Latin as well.
You can send an email to diybio+subscribe@googlegroups.com if you want to read the mailing list. Also, there are public archives:
If you want to do wet lab work, I would recommend to get at least few months of experience in a managed biology lab.
They also have all the equipment you need to get started.