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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.
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.
Renowned '''bio-artists''' such as [[Eduardo Kac]] made biotechnical experiments that can be directly related to the working methods of biohackers.
==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]]
