0 scientific experiments with biological material, especially genes, done by people who are not official experts or scientists, either as a hobby or in order to make money or commit crime -- （由非专业、但对使用生物材料进行科学实验极其感兴趣的人进行的）生物发烧友实验
It's a trend known as biohacking, garage biology or amateur genetic engineering.
The idea of biohacking is that people feel able to follow their curiosity and really get to the bottom of something they want to understand.
Tools and equipment for biohacking can be bought easily online.
Biohacking is a buzzword that unites the hi-tech, wellness, anti-ageing and science communities; at its most basic, it means doing things to your body or mind to make them function better.
