Scientist Playing With Human Genetics Released From Jail

Remember the Chinese scientist He Jiankui, who in late 2018 was found to have tampered with the genetic code of human embryos, leading to the birth of twins, the world’s first genetically modified humans? We even mentioned it in this content.

The scientist, who used CRISPR gene technology and changed the genetics of baby embryos, shocked the scientific world with his statement and had a great reaction around the world. Experts in the field of genetics stated that He Jiankui’s experiment was full of horrendous scientific and ethical mistakes and tarnished the name of science. In fact, He Jiankui was arrested shortly after. So much so that when the news came out, it was even said that humanities would be executed.

The scientist who was arrested on the grounds of ‘playing’ with human genetics was released

The ‘mad scientist’ also stated his situation at the Southern University of Science and Technology in China after the events. had lost. According to a report now received, He Jiankui has completed his sentence in prison and is released from prison.

It is unknown what He Jiankui will do now. Before he went to prison, he had discussions with several companies in China and Switzerland to produce genetically modified human embryos, but if he does it again, it is possible that he will be imprisoned.

Of course, we don’t even need to talk about the scientific and ethical problems of the concept of ‘playing’ with human DNA, so to speak. But people do not wonder. What are you thinking? Please do not forget to share your intentions with us in the comments.