He Jiankui, the controversial scientist behind HIV-resistant designer babies, is preparing for more human gene-editing research aimed at preventing Alzheimer's disease. He plans to conduct trials in South Africa, which has embraced genetic editing, while initial experiments will take place in the US on mice and monkeys. Following his imprisonment for past scientific misconduct, details regarding his funding and collaborators remain unclear, and he has avoided disclosing information that could lead to backlash against his financial backers, as his reputation still haunts him despite his release from prison.
He Jiankui is planning more human gene-editing research, focusing on preventing Alzheimer's, with trials proposed in South Africa and initial tests on mice in the US.
Despite his controversial past as the 'Chinese Frankenstein,' He Jiankui aims for a comeback in gene editing, though specifics about his plans remain vague.
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