About conspiracy theories Jeffrey Epstein is still aliveand began suspended animation after the last batch of documents was released. The Justice Department on Friday released documents related to a convicted child sex offender. The conspiracy theory gained further support as the documents laid out Epstein’s attempts to extend his life through genetic testing. Epstein’s plan was dubbed “Project Venus.”
one document The cost of sequencing and other experiments Epstein had to shoulder is documented in the U.S. Department of Justice library. The total amount is $193,400.00. Details of Project Venus are also outlined in the document.
The content of the communication is as follows:
“Jeffrey and I briefly discussed a genomic study that I named the Venus Project (he would know what it was). I could do it for him, but it would be greatly helped by having some good bioinformatics infrastructure. This infrastructure could be used for the Venus Project, the YPO analysis, and other projects. The total estimated cost is $160,00: Genomic Hardware: $100,000 Genomic Software: $60,000 $/year (each system costs $30,000/year) The software components only need to be paid for I year because I believe once we publish data in the first year using these resources I will be able to get other funding to cover this = $160,000 This is a big project (at least relative to my bank account of 0), so I would be happy to talk more with Jeffrey about this project if he is interested in covering this and paying for the exome fee, which is $1000 each. dollars – he mentioned that the project has 200 participants – I can make this happen”Venus” Research. “
News of the Venus project sparked reactions online. “Newly released Epstein documents reveal the convicted sex offender paid a Harvard-affiliated doctor to sequence his genome and explore ways to exploit gene editing technology “He genetically edited his own stem cells to extend his life,” one person wrote. Another added, “This is some crazy shit that’s just come out… Newly released Epstein-related documents reveal that he paid Harvard doctors to study his genetic material in order to: – clone himself, create a new lineage, and seek ways to extend his life. It’s called the ‘Venus Project.'”
Someone else asked, “What is the genomics ‘Venus Project’ that Epstein hoped to complete with 200 participants?” Although conspiracy theories that Epstein was still alive were only fueled by news of Project Venus, the disgraced financier died from a self-inflicted wound in his cell in August 2019, according to authorities.
However, the scientists Epstein interviewed in the emails issued statements about the work done.
Here’s what scientists who worked with Epstein say
Joseph Thakuria, a researcher named in the Epstein dossier, told CNN about his work.
“Mr. Epstein participated in the Personal Genome Project, which will study his genetic predispositions to various health conditions. At one point, we presented a check for $2,000 to pay for DNA sequencing. I am a physician and researcher who [Epstein] is a research topic. We also had early discussions about research he might fund, but that never materialized. I feel very sad for what his victims have been through and I regret not learning more about his background and the extent of his crimes at the time. “The statement said.
Part of the proposal was to use the then-novel CRISPR to edit Epstein’s stem cells “to introduce mutations in culture that were believed to extend lifespan.”
