Body work: Russia's 'biohackers' push boundaries Some add chips to their hands to open doors or start cars, others hope to live longer through intensive monitoring of their bodies. They are biohackers, people who seek to "upgrade" their bodies with experimental technology and DIY health fixes. In Russia, the movement is spreading, with social media forums, conferences and businesses springing up to cater to their needs. A NATURAL SOUND VERSION OF AN AFPTV REPORT