In 2016, Josiah Zayner, a former synthetic biology research scientist at NASA, checked himself into a hotel room. Over the course of four days, he performed an extremely risky experiment on himself.

Biohacking isn’t just sci-fi implants — it can be morning sunlight, a breathing drill and a high-protein breakfast. But which tweaks are worth it, and what’s the line between feeling better and ...

There are plenty of health trends that pop up and fizzle out fast, but biohacking seems to have staying power. The practice of trying to “hack” your health for longevity is showing up on podcasts, ...

Peter Joosten is a professional biohacker who blogs about tech to upgrade the human body. He has a microchip in his hand with his contact information and soon will get a credit-card chip. This is his ...

Remember when optimizing your health meant eating your vegetables and getting enough sleep? Well, welcome to 2025, where people are using science to hack their bodies like they’re programming ...

So you’ve heard about biohacking and want to dive deeper into this fascinating world of human optimization. Maybe you’re curious about nootropics, interested in longevity protocols, or simply want to ...

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Biohacking is a relatively new field of amateur and professional scientists conducting “do-it-yourself” biology experiments. The word “hacking”may bring up images of cybercrime, but the majority of ...

Longevity has become a data-driven pursuit, and biohacking promises to give us control over every measurable aspect of aging. But amid all the tracking, testing, and tinkering, one question is worth ...

Last year, a friend asked me to come to an event about synthetic biology. I’m a documentary filmmaker, and I suspected the evening was going to be a bit over my head, but she was speaking and I wanted ...

Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur renowned for his ambitious biohacking experiments and cutting-edge anti-aging research, has recently turned significant attention toward mental health. While his ...