The 2018 revelation of the world's first gene-edited babies by He Jiankui raised ethical alarms, leading to his imprisonment for violating medical regulations. Mainstream scientific organizations now encourage careful basic research into gene editing and human reproduction, stressing that creating genetically modified children should remain off limits. However, interest from venture capitalists and entrepreneurs eager to address falling birth rates is reigniting discussions around gene editing, despite the ethical concerns and the unknown risks of the technology.
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When we talk to some of these big players in a critical infrastructure, the first call, 10 minutes in, like 99% of the time we're gonna get that question," Zhang told TechCrunch. "And they want real assurances, right?"
"I was shocked that this process was so hard. It's paper-driven. It's archaic. You're googling to-do lists that are not helpful. You're calling attorneys who might do a sliver of the work, and they cost thousands and thousands of dollars."
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