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'''Biohacker''' is a term used to describe an individual who experiments with [[DNA]] and other aspects of [[genetics]], both within and outside an academic, governmental or corporate [[laboratory]]. Biohackers are similar to computer [[hackers]] who are hobbyists and like to tinker with DNA and other aspects of genetics.
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The exponential advances in biological technology typified by the approximate doubling of DNA sequencing and synthesis efficiencies on an annual basis without cost increases (similar to [[Moore's law]] for computer systems) is likely to create a subculture of biohackers who will increasingly tinker with available genes and even create completely new genes with novel functions.
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[[Category:Biology and culture]]
Renowned '''bio-artists''' such as [[Eduardo Kac]] made biotechnical experiments that can be directly related to the working methods of biohackers.
[[Category:Hacker culture]]
[[Category:Transhumanism]]
==See also==
*[[Bioinformatics]]
*[[Biotechnology]]
*[[Bioterrorism]]
*[[Genetic engineering]]
*[[Hacker]]
*[[Bio-art]]
*[[BIOS - Biological Innovation for Open Society]]
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== External links ==
* [http://www.dnahack.com DNAhack.com] the website for amateur genetic engineering
* [http://www.bios.net/ Biological Innovation for Open Society] home of [[BioForge]], sponsored by [[CAMBIA]]
