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PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is the standard procedure for duplicating DNA, which is a critical step to many different protocols, including COVID tests (real-time PCR) and DNA sequencing. This device is a miniaturized thermo cycler, which heats up and cools down a sample in a small test tube according to a pre-programmed sequence. Heating/cooling cycles are necessary for the enzymes involved in PCR to do their jobs.

The FAQ seems to answer that you can't use it for COVID tests. Are there resources out there for beginner friendly experiments you can do with this kit?

Sorry but the idea of abstracting bio hacking for the unwashed masses seems like a horrible idea. Sequencing and info extraction sure, but you don’t want Joe Dirt having an automated way to synthesize anything that can augment biological processes.

I don't think this device can do any of that, right?