[blhack]

OP isn't asking about doing things that would be normally regulated by the DEA.

I'm just using Shulgin as an example of somebody who went "screw it" and kept researching things on their own.

[polyfractal]

Yeah, fair point. And hey, this guy built a mass-spec in his garage, so a lot can be done in a non-academic environment:

http://benkrasnow.blogspot.com/2011/03/diy-scanning-electron...

[polyfractal]

Whoops, I meant an electron microscope, not a mass spec!

[AnupSavvy]

excellent!!!

[AnupSavvy]

I am really glad to see you people sharing your thoughts and comments. Every comment comes like a new idea to me. Thanks!!