1. a person who conducts biological experiments or modifications outside of traditional institutional settings, often using DIY methods and open-source techniques
Usage: informal; often used in contexts of citizen science and amateur biotechnology
2. a person who modifies their own body or biology through implants, genetic experimentation, or other technological means to enhance or alter physical capabilities
Usage: informal; transhumanist context

Examples

• The biohacker used a home laboratory to develop new bacterial strains for research.
• Biohackers around the world share their findings on open-source platforms.
• Some biohackers implant RFID chips under their skin to experiment with human-computer interaction.
• The community of biohackers is growing as biotechnology becomes more accessible.
• She became a biohacker after realizing she could conduct meaningful genetic experiments outside a university.
• Biohackers often collaborate in shared laboratory spaces called biolabs.