'''Biohacker''' is a term used to describe an individual who experiments with [[DNA]] and other aspects of [[genetics]], usually outside of an academic, governmental or corporate [[laboratory]]. Biohackers are similar to computer [[hackerhackers]] who are hobbyisthobbyists and like to tinker with DNA and other aspects of genetics.
The exponential advances in biolotechnology,biological fortechnology exampletypified doublingby everythe yeardoubling of DNA sequencing and synthesis forefficiencies the samewithout cost increases annually (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.
