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

For consumers in the do-it-yourself camp, biohacking is now as easy getting an Amazon.com delivery.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Swapping looksmaxxing for biohacking, wellness-minded individuals are all about physical and mental health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The spa offers everything from traditional services such as massages and facials to biohacking, IV drips and energy work.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

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 • Aug. 4, 2025

In this section of our course, students grapple with the unknowns of cryptocurrency, biohacking, robot love, and how our digital life continues after our mortal life ends.

From Slate • May 4, 2023