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Such regenerative techniques, although promising, are still in the clinical trial phase and require years of rigorous testing and regulation before becoming standard practice. Their development is driven both by scientific innovation and a burgeoning DIY biohacking movement—individuals experimenting with bioengineering on their own bodies.
The DIY Biohacking Subculture
The DIY biohacking movement has expanded dramatically, fueled by frustrations with slow regulatory processes and a desire for greater control over one’s body. Some enthusiasts have backgrounds in science or engineering but lack formal medical training. They experiment with technologies like RFID chips implanted under their skin—serving as modern “keys” or data carriers—effectively transforming themselves into cyborgs.