Sunday, January 4, 2009
random neologism: molecular gardening
definition: A form of do-it-yourself (DIY) biology done as a pastime for personal, non-commercial applications. One might keep a molecular garden (e.g., a Petri dish) next to houseplant on the windowsill to provide power to small personal electronics, cultivate glowing bacteria as a zero-carbon nightlight, or as a creative biodesign piece.
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