From Curiosity To Controversy: The Ethics of Biohacking in The United States
What if anyone with a few hundred dollars and internet access could attempt genetic engineering from their own home? Biohacking refers to the practice of individuals, often amateurs, conducting bodily experimentation or developing “homemade” biological devices such as automatic insulin pumps, outside traditional institutional, academic, or clinical settings. While supporters argue that biohacking promotes innovation and medical autonomy, critics warn that it creates serious risks involving...