9 Biohacks That Are Turning Humans Into Cyborgs

9. Superhuman Night Vision

There are fish that live in the deep ocean, below the photic zone, that have an almost miraculous ability to see in the dark. Now, a California-based biohacking group, Science for the Masses, have managed to develop an eye drop solution that can temporarily grant the same ability in humans. The main ingredient in the drops is a chemical called Chlorin e6, which is found in the eyes of the aforementioned deep sea fish, it works by creating a chemical reaction that amplifies the light reaching the retina. By mixing this with saline and insulin and dropping it into the eyes of a willing volunteer, the group were able to impart excellent night vision that lasted for several hours. Gabriel Licina, the brave volunteer, was able to identify people up to 50 metres away in total darkness 100% of the time. There were apparently no notable side effects, apart from the need to wear sunglasses in normal light and some badass shark eyes.
 
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