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Biohackers – A Biohacking Documentary on Netflix
About the Documentary The German series, shot on location in student flats and lake scenes, delve into the world of self-proclaimed biohackers who manipulate their bodies in an effort to extend life spans. Monitoring their heart rate, brainwaves and erections while editing their DNA with DIY genome-editing kits (see BioNews 1011) are just some of […]
The Difference Between Biohacking and Wellness Gimmicks
In the beauty industry, progress is typically measured in millimeters – more radiance, tighter pores and plumper lips are typical indicators. But in biohacking terms, better means more mitochondrial output, cell autophagy processes, AMPK pathways activation and circadian sync up. These strategies range from making lifestyle adjustments, taking smart drugs or implanting devices, or adopting […]
Biohacking With Dave Asprey
Dave Asprey, creator of Bulletproof Coffee and Diet, is well known for his impressive physique, intermittent fasting techniques and brain upgrading techniques. We met up with him at Upgrade Labs kitchen where he was making grass-fed wagyu steak from scratch while taking sixty or so supplements at once – as well as offering tips to […]
Biohacking Arthritis
Do-It-Yourself biology (also referred to as garage biology) is an increasingly popular trend of conducting scientific experiments at home without formal research training. While these practices may prove risky at times, Do-It-Yourself (DIY) biology offers some advantages over more established scientific practices that could potentially endanger lives. Medical organizations emphasize that simpler biohacks such as […]
Biohacking Your Body
Biohacking is an emerging subculture of DIY biology that seeks to optimize health and fitness through small adjustments made to diet, exercise, sleep patterns, attention manipulation techniques and stress management strategies. Medical organizations warn that more experimental biohacks, which lack scientific backing and may pose unknown risks, such as cold therapy like ice baths or […]