Ask HN: Will Biotech Have Its "Arduino Moment"?

Software became democratised when anyone with a laptop could build and ship products from home. Hardware followed with the rise of Arduino, 3D printing, and accessible PCB manufacturing. Suddenly, physical prototyping was something individuals could do on their own.

Biotech, though, remains mostly confined to labs and institutions. Even simple experimentation with cells, genes, or tissues demands controlled environments, certifications, and expensive equipment.

Do you see that ever changing? Is there a future where biology becomes as hackable and open as code or circuits? Where individuals are able to safely experiment, learn, and build biological systems from a small setup at home? Or will the inherent complexity and regulation of living matter keep biotech permanently out of the "maker" domain? Thoughts?