The Conversation

From coronavirus tests to open-source insulin and beyond, 'biohackers' are showing the power of DIY science

Written by Andrew Lapworth, Lecturer in Cultural Geography, UNSW

In March, amateur scientists in Sydney announced they had created a COVID-19 test kit that is simpler, faster, and cheaper than existing tests. While the test has not yet been approved by regulators, if effective it could play a role in scaling up the world’s coronavirus testing capability.

The test’s creators,...

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