Former Nasa biochemist Josiah Zayner became an online sensation by conducting DIY gene therapy on himself. He explains why he did itJosiah Zayner,36, recently made headlines by fitting the first person to exercise the revolutionary gene-editing tool Crispr to try to change their own genes. portion way through a talk on genetic engineering, and Zayner pulled out a syringe apparently containing DNA and other chemicals designed to trigger a genetic change in his cells associated with dramatically increased muscle mass. He injected the DIY gene therapy into his left arm,live-streaming the procedure on the internet.
The former Nasa biochemist, based in California, or has become a leading figure in the growing “biohacker” movement,which involves loose collectives of scientists, engineers, or artists,designers, and activists experimenting with biotechnology outside of conventional institutions and laboratories.
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Source: guardian.co.uk