He Jiankui, the Chinese biophysicist known for his unethical gene-hacking experiments on human babies, resurfaced online, criticizing ethical standards in science. Following his prison release after a significant backlash for creating "CRISPR babies," He emphasized in social media posts that ethics hampers scientific innovation. He invoked powerful imagery, comparing gene editing technology to nuclear bombs and asserting that revolutions often stem from controversy. Additionally, He commented on the global accessibility of gene editing while paradoxically acknowledging the necessity of strict ethical regulations.
"Ethics is holding back scientific innovation and progress," He stated in a post, implying that ethical standards inhibit scientific advancements in areas like gene editing.
"Gene editing technology has the power to reshape the world, like [the] nuclear bomb," He commented, emphasizing his belief in the transformative potential of genetic engineering.
"Great revolution begins with controversy," He expressed in a recent statement, suggesting that the contentious nature of gene editing can lead to groundbreaking discoveries.
"Gene editing should not be conducted in countries with lax regulation in ethics," He stressed, acknowledging the importance of ethical standards despite his previous controversial actions.
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