Biomedical Engineering: Biohacking

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the relationship between biomedical engineering and biohacking, exploring whether biomedical engineers are involved in biohacking practices and how biohacking is defined within the context of healthcare and genetic engineering.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question whether all biomedical engineers are knowledgeable about biohacking and its implications in the healthcare system.
  • There is uncertainty about the definition of biohacking, with some suggesting it involves modifying genes using special syringes.
  • One participant notes that biohacking may be associated with illegal genetic engineering, suggesting a distinction between genetic engineering and biomedical engineering.
  • Several participants express a need for more clarity and resources regarding biohacking and its relevance to biomedical engineering.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the definition of biohacking or its relationship to biomedical engineering, indicating multiple competing views and unresolved questions.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the definitions of biohacking and its legal status, as well as the specific roles of biomedical engineers in this area.

José Ricardo
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If I followed this area, I would deal with biohacking? Every biomedical engineer knows how to move with biohacking? And Biohacking is the sub-area that is increasing mostly in the healthcare system?

Biomedical engineering → https://collegegrad.com/careers/biomedical-engineers
 
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A link or two would help to clarify your question, IMO...
 
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Thanks, Berkeman.
 
I read this article but is not even implicit if a biomedical engineer knows how to move with this biohacking. I don't know.
 
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He is biochemical. But I don't know if a biomedical engineer move with Biohacking.

Defining biohacking: It's basically modifying your genes through a especial syringe, like that it's shown on the report.
 
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He is biochemical. But I don't know if a biomedical engineer move with Biohacking.

Defining biohacking: It's basically modifying your genes through a especial syringe, like that it's shown on the report.
According to the link, "biohacking" is a nickname given to illegal genetic engineering.

But in any case, I think genetic engineering is separate or more specialized than biomedical engineering.
 
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Ahhh... I didn't even know that the biohacking is illegal. So, this has to do with genetic engineering?
 

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