biohackers
Garage-lab gene tinkerers
Biohackers are people who experiment with biology outside traditional institutions—often in home labs or community spaces.
The term covers a spectrum: some optimize their own bodies through diet, supplements, or implanted devices; others conduct DIY genetic engineering or citizen science.
Biohackers have been experimenting with CRISPR in garage labs.
The movement blends tech culture's hacker ethos with biological tinkering.
Cognitive enhancement compounds
- microdosingTaking minuscule substance amounts
- neuroplasticityBrain's self-rewiring ability
- focusConcentrated attention point
- brain-trainingMental acuity development
neurofeedback · cognition · adaptogens · concentration · brainwave · meditation
Surgically embedded devices
- cyborgOrganic-mechanical hybrid entity
- grinderCrushing or sharpening device
- subdermalSituated under skin
- augmentationAct of adding more
Public participation in research
- open-sourceFreely viewable, editable code
- grinderCrushing or sharpening device
- homebrewSelf-made alcoholic beverage
- wetwareHuman cognitive system
Gene-editing molecular machinery
- genomicsStudy of entire genetic sequences
- sequencingDetermining element order
- DNAHereditary code molecule
- bioinformaticsComputational analysis of genetic data
plasmid · PCR · mutation · epigenetics · genotype · phenotype · biotechnology
Biguanide glucose-lowering drug
- fastingDeliberate food avoidance
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- anti-agingCounteracting effects of time
- telomeresProtective chromosome termini
autophagy · regeneration · cryonics · healthspan · biomarkers · vitality · supplementation
Point where values explode
- posthumanismPhilosophy questioning anthropocentric boundaries
- superintelligenceHypothetical beyond-human cognition
- futurismStudy of tomorrow's possibilities
- immortalityExemption from death
nootropics
Cognitive enhancement compounds
- microdosingTaking minuscule substance amounts
- neuroplasticityBrain's self-rewiring ability
- focusConcentrated attention point
brain-training · neurofeedback · cognition · adaptogens · concentration · brainwave · meditation
implants
Surgically embedded devices
citizen-science
Public participation in research
- open-sourceFreely viewable, editable code
- grinderCrushing or sharpening device
- homebrewSelf-made alcoholic beverage
CRISPR
Gene-editing molecular machinery
- genomicsStudy of entire genetic sequences
- sequencingDetermining element order
- DNAHereditary code molecule
bioinformatics · plasmid · PCR · mutation · epigenetics · genotype · phenotype · biotechnology
metformin
Biguanide glucose-lowering drug
- fastingDeliberate food avoidance
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- anti-agingCounteracting effects of time
telomeres · autophagy · regeneration · cryonics · healthspan · biomarkers · vitality · supplementation
singularity
Point where values explode
- posthumanismPhilosophy questioning anthropocentric boundaries
- superintelligenceHypothetical beyond-human cognition
- futurismStudy of tomorrow's possibilities
- entrepreneursfounder, co-founder, startup founder, business owner, serial entrepreneur
- fitness peoplegym rats, fitness buffs, bodybuilders, weightlifters, weight lifters
- life hackers
- Psychology enthusiaststherapists, counselors, grad students, researchers, clinicians
- tech peoplecoders, programmer, developers, developer, programmers
- techiesgeeks, nerds, techies, coders, programmers