# Xenobiology (technology)

internal name `xenobiology` · tier 0 (Automation science pack, [tier 0](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/0.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/xenobiology/

## Cost

70 units of (1 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 30 s each.

## Requires (1)

- [Biotechnology - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/biotech-mk01.md)

## Leads to (1)

- [Vrauks - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/vrauks.md)

## Unlocks (2 recipes)

### Data array (`data-array`)

- 1 s · tier 0
- Ingredients: 50 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 40 × [Glass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/glass.md), 100 × [Titanium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/titanium-plate.md), 50 × [Duralumin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/duralumin.md), 30 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md), 50 × [Small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-01.md)
- Results: 1 × [Data array](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/data-array.md)
- Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion,  (flying)
- Unlocked by: [Xenobiology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/xenobiology.md)

### Generic earth DNA samples (`earth-generic-sample`)

- 25 s · tier 0 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Iron chest](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/iron-chest.md), 15 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md), 10 × [Biosample](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/bio-sample.md)
- Results: 1 × [Generic earth DNA samples](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/earth-generic-sample.md)
- Made in: Data array
- Unlocked by: [Xenobiology](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/xenobiology.md)