Josiah Zayner
Biohacker, Founder and CEO of The ODIN company
Dr. Josiah Zayner is a global leader in the BioHacker movement, constantly pushing the boundaries of Science outside traditional environments. He started BioHacking during his Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics at the University of Chicago, creating The Chromochord in his apartment, the world’s first musical instrument that uses engineered protein nanotechnology. After his Ph.D., Josiah received a prestigious fellowship to work with NASA's Synthetic Biology program, engineering bacteria to help terraform Mars. Now he is the Founder and CEO of The ODIN. Josiah has a number of Scientific publications and awards for his work in protein and genetic engineering and is also recipient of Art awards for creating Speculative Science works that have been featured in museums across the world, including NY MoMA PS1. His work has been featured in Time, Scientific American, Popular Science, Businessweek, The Verge and NPR, among many others.
Visit website: http://www.josiahzayner.com/
See also: The ODIN - Store providing chemicals, equipment and materials on a scale and price that a DIY Scientist can use and afford.
Details last updated 20-Dec-2019
Josiah Zayner News
The Naked Scientists interviewed a biohacker, Josiah Zayner
The Naked Scientists - 09-Feb-2021
Sums up his thoughts on self-experimentation in the process of turning into superhuman himself.
Read more...Biohacker who injected himself with CRISPR DNA is under investigation
VOX - 19-May-2019
Josiah Zayner is accused of practising medicine without a license
Read more...Biohackers navigating a world of wonder and potential peril
Genetic Literacy Project - 24-Apr-2018
New gene-editing techniques aren’t restricted to rich corporations. Home hobbyists could make di...
Read more...Biohacking humans is not wise
Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) - 26-Oct-2017
Interviewed by Buzzfeed for review of "The Odin" - but warnings ignored. Long history of scienti...
Read more...Biohacker Attempts To Edit His DNA With CRISPR
BuzzFeed - 14-Oct-2017
Josiah Zayner started self-experimenting with CRISPR in his garage. Believes CRISPR should be av...
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