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Biology-Inspired Baubles

Aug 25, 2010

LabMom at The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love has rounded up a collection of chic science gear available at Etsy.com. Check out the double-helix T-shirt, the DNA-inspired necklaces and bookmarks, and the pipette-tip earrings. According to LabMom, "If you mix crafty with science, you get true love." Daily Scan says those earrings could come in handy in a pinch — if, of course, sterility is a non-issue.

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