Chinese Scientist 'Dr. Frankenstein' Resumes Gene Editing Work

amsterdam - Chinese geneticist He Jiankui, known for gene-editing babies, plans to eradicate Alzheimer's and create genetically modified babies globally.

Chinese Scientist Resumes Gene Editing Work

He Jiankui, previously jailed for gene-editing unborn babies, is back in the lab with new plans, aiming to eradicate Alzheimer's and create genetically modified babies worldwide. He used CRISPR-Cas9 to alter genes of twins in 2018.

Gene Editing Plans and Future Vision

• Plans to eradicate Alzheimer's and create genetically modified babies globally.
• Targets South Africa first due to relaxed DNA guidelines, followed by Japan, Korea, Canada, and England.

Controversy and Resumption of Research

• He Jiankui was previously sentenced for gene-editing babies to resist HIV.
• Resumed research in Wuhan and Beijing, sponsored by anonymous Chinese and American companies.

Future of Gene Editing

• Predicts governments will fund gene-editing to save healthcare costs and prevent diseases like cancer.
• Raises concerns about the misuse of gene editing for creating 'superior children.'

Regulation and Future Outlook

• China tightened gene-editing laws post-He's case, denying him government funding.
• He Jiankui aims to be remembered as the 'Chinese Darwin' but warns against uncontrolled genetic manipulation.