Yes! Amino Labs kits are optimized for use with a friendly type of bacteria used by scientists for research in labs. This bacterial strain can safely be used by anyone, anywhere in North America. It is non-pathogenic, and part of BioSafety Level 1 / Risk Group 1 Classification. Read more about the why it is considered safe in our blog.(Please check your local regulations if you are outside of North America as these might be different. Contact us at info@amino.bio for any questions)There are always challenges around the subject of biosafety and biosecurity. Amino Labs has aligned itself with President Obama, the National Security Counsel, and The National Strategy for Countering Biological Threats, who have asserted that "The beneficial nature of life science research is reflected in the widespread manner in which it occurs. From cutting-edge academic institutes, to industrial research centers, to private laboratories in basements and garages, progress is increasingly driven by innovation and open access to the insights and materials needed to advance individual initiatives." Moreover their strategy is targeted to reduce biology threads by "improving global access to the life science to combat infectious disease regardless of its cause".  Our lead Scientist, Dr. Justin Pahara, is an Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Initiative fellow and will make sure Amino Labs is pioneering accessible and safe hands-on biology.  We believe that increasing meaningful engagement with and understanding of biology can only be done in a learn-by-doing manner, and this means making biotechnology available. This will naturally create concern and we are here to help with any further questions, should you have any.