The issue focused on research that studies human genetic engineering to further improve production of genetic engineering tools. This research was shown to be politically motivated. As such, John Sciig told scientists that they could support research that could support President Obama's science agenda. That work was quickly rejected by science and technology researchers. Dr. Sciig had his research rejected by science and technology researchers. Dr. Sciig has just been fired by science and technology researchers. Dr. Sciig was paid $11,000 and has been fired