May 13, 2009

In Attics and Closets, 'Biohackers' Discover Their Inner Frankenstein




Some researchers and law-enforcement officials have raised red flags about biohackers, and have called for better oversight of "synthetic DNA," an ingredient widely used by professional biologists and hobbyists, saying it could theoretically lead to the creation of harmful viruses like Ebola or smallpox.

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Other articles about Biohackers include:

-"Biohackers attempt to Unstitch the Fabric of Life" from Times Online

-"Biohackers Push DIY Science in the Basement" from Newser

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