I Genetically Engineered *MYSELF* to Fix Lactose Intolerance
The Thought Emporium · 8 HN recommendations
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The Thought Emporium's host describes making and taking a DIY gene therapy to treat his own lactose intolerance. It uses an AAV virus to deliver DNA coding for the lactose-digesting enzyme, made with biohacker Gabriel Licina's help.
Why HN recommends it: HN keeps citing it as the standard example of accessible DIY gene engineering and self-experimentation, in threads on gene therapy, CRISPR and biohacking.
“The rest of the channel is pure biohacking gold.” Read on HN ↗