biohacking

American  

[bahy-oh-hak-ing] / ˈbaɪ oʊˌhæk ɪŋ /

noun

1. strategic biological experimentation, especially upon oneself, using technology, drugs, hormones, diet, etc., with the goal of enhancing or augmenting performance, health, mood, or the like.

   Genome editing could one day allow for biohacking your own emotional genetic makeup.

2. unethical, immoral, or illegal experimental use of genetic material.

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Etymology

Origin of biohacking

First recorded in 1990–95; bio- ( def. ) + hack ¹ ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Meanwhile biohacking is an attempt "to improve or optimise one's physical or mental performance, health, longevity, or wellbeing by altering one's diet, exercise routine, or lifestyle, or by using other means such as drugs, supplements, or technological devices".

From Barron's

They use terms such as “biohacking” and “peak performance.”

From The Wall Street Journal

While Hemsworth has become increasingly interested in how to live better, he says there's a fine line between healthy aging and extreme biohacking.

From BBC

This mindset puts him at odds with more extreme elements of the biohacking movement, which has gained attention through figures like tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson.

From BBC

Transhumanist adherents advocate for a range of innovations, from genetic biohacking to uploading our consciousness to a computer to merge with A.I., freezing ourselves through cryonics, and robotically adapting our bodies through expansive bionics that reach the level of cyborgs.

From Slate