Biopunk

Marcus Wohlsen's *Biopunk* explores the burgeoning "biohacking" movement, where a global community of DIY scientists is democratizing biotechnology. Operating outside traditional institutions, these innovators apply open-source ideals to genetic code, seeking to unlock solutions for medicine, energy, and environmental protection by designing life from scratch. Wohlsen introduces readers to remarkable biohackers, from those developing cancer drugs in their kitchens to teams building open-source DNA copy machines. While celebrating the potential of citizen science to drive disruptive change, *Biopunk* also critically examines the inherent risks, including DIY bioterrorism, accidental genetic engineering, and the rapid advance of designing life on a laptop.

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