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biohacking

noun — 2 senses

biohacking

noun

Etymology From bio- + hacking.

1

Biology, Natural sciences, Sciences Informal A set of practices that aims to alter, optimize, or extend biological systems, especially the human body, using techniques drawn from biology, engineering, computing, and self-experimentation.

  • Does biohacking actually alter your biology? Yes and no.2019 January 2, Tim Jewell, Deborah Weatherspoon, “Guide to Biohacking: Types, Safety, and How To”, in Healthline, retrieved 09 Oct 2022:
  • Biohacking is a very broad concept. It ranges from people that drink bulletproof coffee or people that have chips implanted in their body, to people that use at-home DNA analysis kits. Biohackers often associate themselves with biopunk, transhumanism or techno-progressivism.2020, Peter Joosten, What is Biohacking? Definition, Explanation & Tips:
2

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences Informal The practice of deliberately modifying, editing, or manipulating biological molecules, especially DNA and RNA, sometimes with the potential disregard of ethical standards.

Related terms
biohack, biohacker

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