Biopunk

In Biopunk, Marcus Wohlsen delves into the burgeoning world of DIY scientists and biohackers who are democratizing biotechnology, much like the Internet transformed access to information. This innovative community aims to create groundbreaking solutions for medicine, energy, and environmental challenges by making genetic engineering tools accessible to everyone. Through vivid stories of passionate individuals—from kitchen-based cancer drug developers to a tinkerer using yogurt and jellyfish genes—Wohlsen highlights both the potential and risks of this new wave of citizen science, questioning the future impact of designing life from a laptop.