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Ascendance Biomedical CEO Injects Himself on Stage With a Herpes “Research Compound”
Recently, the CEO of a biotech company called Ascendance Biomedical injected himself on stage at a biohacking conference in Texas. He did this with a DIY “research compound” that had not been tested for safety or gone through the FDA’s drug approval process. The move gained him notoriety and prompted criticism of his methods. But […]
Biohacking Congress – Beyond Biohacking
From thought-provoking keynotes to game-changing wellness breakthroughs, you’ll leave feeling recharged and inspired. Learn from top performers, innovators, and wellness experts what tools, strategies, and mindset changes they are employing today to thrive. Human performance improvement is one of the most widely practiced biohacking categories, featuring practices like lifelogging and streaming, body hacking (for instance […]
Biohacking Death
At its core, biohacking is common sense with a new label: Eat well, exercise regularly, sleep enough and manage stress. But some biohackers take things to extremes. These ‘hacks’ can range from prescription stimulants to whole-body scans. But they should complement established methods of preventing, detecting and treating diseases/illnesses–not replace them. 1. Diet The new […]
The Biohacking Garage
The biohacking garage movement is a response to the increasing control of pharmaceuticals and genomics research by huge corporations. This new style of biology uses informational patterns rather than wet materials, and often occurs outside of institutional laboratory settings. Biohackers perform experiments that push the boundaries of self-experimentation. Some have even injected themselves with untested, […]
Biohacking Center – A New Frontier in Health Optimization
A new frontier in health optimization leveraging human microbiome science, biohacking protocols recalibrate host-microbe networks and optimize metabolism, cognition, and immune resilience. From intermittent fasting to engineered microbial consortia, it aligns with transhumanist ideals of overcoming biological constraints, including aging. However, some DIY supplements may make inflated claims or interact negatively with prescription medications. That’s […]