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
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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,...