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He Jiankui, the controversial scientist known for creating 'CRISPR babies', has received an offer of funding from U.S. cryptocurrency entrepreneur Ryan Shea. The funding aims to support research into Alzheimer's prevention using similar gene-editing techniques. Despite his pariah status in the scientific community, He Jiankui's new backing highlights ongoing interest in CRISPR technology, particularly in China, where two biotechs are currently testing CRISPR gene editing on boys with muscular dystrophy. This development raises questions about the future of gene editing and its implications for ethical research practices.
Two Chinese biotechs are testing CRISPR gene editing in boys with muscular dystrophy, even as projects at U.S. companies like Vertex have slowed. https://t.co/SBGch5on9i
A STAT Exclusive A pariah in science, the ‘CRISPR babies’ researcher gains support from a U.S. cryptocurrency entrepreneur Read the story: https://t.co/plO0S6Qhjr #CRISPR https://t.co/1r2KjKHNEE
He Jiankui, known for creating 'CRISPR babies', was offered funding by crypto entrepreneur @ryaneshea to pursue Alzheimer’s prevention through a similar approach: https://t.co/RqE655QYb2 via @statnews