“Shocking Diagnosis Forces Wealthy Father of Three to Confront Hidden Family Secrets”
Chris’s sad diagnosis spread around his office. When the news reached them, forensic scientists of Washoe County took an interest in his case. They offered Chris an unusual opportunity that would challenge the scientific community only a couple of years later.
Can Your DNA Change?
Renee Romero, who led the crime lab at Washoe County, heard about Chris’s situation through a colleague. The situation raised a question that Renee had been mulling over: would a bone marrow transplant change Chris’s DNA?
Renee spoke to Chris about the opportunity to partake in an experiment. “We need to swab the heck out of you before you have this procedure to see how this DNA takes over your body,” she remembered telling him.
A Human Guinea Pig
After hearing Renee’s proposal, Chris agreed. He welcomed the distraction from his fatal diagnosis and his difficult path to recovery. During the conversation, he reportedly told Renee, “I don’t even know if I will live.”
Regardless, Chris began the joint experiment. Acting as a human guinea pig, Chris allowed the scientists to take samples of his DNA before he underwent surgery. The scientists would continue to monitor Chris’s DNA throughout his remission and recovery.
Results Came Faster Than Expected
After his bone marrow transplant, Chris spent four years in remission. But Renee and her crime lab colleagues monitored him throughout his journey. Four months in, they analyzed Chris’s blood. His German donor’s DNA had replaced the genetic code in his blood.
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