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  • ‘I want to help humans genetically modify themselves’

    12/25/2017 3:25:38 AM PST · by Candor7 · 51 replies
    The Gurardian ^ | Sun 24 Dec ‘17 08.30 GMT | Tom Ireland
    Josiah Zayner, 36, recently made headlines by becoming the first person to use the revolutionary gene-editing tool Crispr to try to change their own genes. Part way through a talk on genetic engineering, 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, has become a leading figure in the growing “biohacker” movement, which involves loose collectives of scientists, engineers, artists,...