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Maker Pro News: A Physical Bitcoin Wallet, an Artificial Pancreas, and More

Maker Pro News: A Physical Bitcoin Wallet, an Artificial Pancreas, and More

By DC Denison

DC Denison

DC Denison is the co-editor of The Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection of makers and business. That means hardware startups, new products, and market trends.

DC manages customer stories at Acquia, the digital experience company.

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By Jon Christian

Jon Christian

Jon Christian is the co-editor of the Maker Pro Newsletter, which covers the intersection between makers and business. He's also written for the Boston Globe, WIRED and The Atlantic.

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Startup Ledger wants to put Bitcoin in your pocket with a USB stick-sized device, plus the latest news for professional makers.

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OpenAPS Offers Open Source Tools for Diabetes Management

OpenAPS Offers Open Source Tools for Diabetes Management

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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OpenAPS allows a person to use data from their CGM with a small computer to adjust the insulin being delivered through a pump.

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9 Biohacking Projects and Resources to Inspire Your Next Experiment

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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Whether you’re converting your garage into a full blown lab or trying a few fun experiments, here are a few projects for anyone!

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Oakland’s Open Insulin Project Aims to Disrupt Diabetes

Oakland’s Open Insulin Project Aims to Disrupt Diabetes

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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Medical patents typically last 20 years, but because of minor yet regular advancements to the insulin production process, these patents have been maintained for nearly a century. Biohackers working on the Open Insulin Project are now working to come up with their own protocol to create the compound that diabetics have relied on since 1922. […]

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5 Labs That Use 3D Printing for Biohacking Projects

Biohacking Safari

By Biohacking Safari

Biohacking Safari

Aurélien Dailly (@dailylaurel) and Quitterie Largeteau (@QuitterieL) met at La Paillasse, a biohacklab in Paris. He is a maker, photoreporter; she is a biologist, pro open science and communicator of sciences. Together, they lead Biohacking Safari, whose mission is to explore, connect and communicate open biology practices around the world.

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When it comes to fabricating with cells, these groups are leading the charge with DIY bioprinters and innovative methods.

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How to Know if the FDA Wants to Regulate Your Prototype

How to Know if the FDA Wants to Regulate Your Prototype

Michael Weinberg

By Michael Weinberg

Michael Weinberg

In his spare time, Michael is the President of the Board of the Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) and the General Counsel of Shapeways. Despite that, nothing in this article is OSHWA’s or Shapeways’ fault, and it certainly isn’t legal advice. You can find Michael online @MWeinberg2D and at michaelweinberg.org.

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If you’re designing a product for the human body, it’s important to know when and if the FDA will take an interest in what you’re doing.

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