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. )

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Example Sentences

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biohacking

They have become popular among teens on TikTok, especially boys, over unproven claims they help to build muscle, part of online trends known as "biohacking" and "looksmaxxing".

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

This form of biohacking can turn the host into a biological production system, allowing it to manufacture larger amounts of the desired chemical for further study and development.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

Within health and biohacking circles, there’s a growing discussion on how glute strength impacts longevity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026

The treatments on offer at Xtend and elsewhere have an air of science and spirituality to them—they are discussed at longevity conferences, biohacking meetups, and even immortalist churches.

From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2026

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