The work, they said, began decades ago with federal funding for basic research on bacterial immune systems. That led eventually, with more federal support, to the discovery of CRISPR. Federal investment in sequencing the human genome made it possible to identify KJ’s mutation. U.S. funding supported Dr. Liu’s lab and its editing discovery. A federal program to study gene editing supported Dr. Musunuru’s research. Going along in parallel was federally funded work that led to an understanding of KJ’s disease.
That sounds awesome, but why was it necessary to tattoo a blowfish on his cheek??
They had to tattoo something for the treatment, and the choice was between a blowfish or a penis.
The question stands, why a blowfish?
What kind of sicko are you that you want this toddler to have a penis tattooed on their face?
Not a funny one, but still a…