China Gene Editing
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China sentences 3 researchers over gene-edited babiesHe Jiankui, who was convicted of practicing medicine without a license, was also fined 3 million yuan ($430,000) by a court in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported. Two other researchers involved in the project received lesser sentences and fines.WorldDec 30, 2019
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1 year later: The mysteries still surrounding China’s gene-edited babiesHe Jiankui has not been seen publicly since January, his work has not been published and nothing is known about the health of the babies.WorldNov 26, 2019
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‘Science is not ready’: China scientist’s gene editing slammed as unethical, dangerousScientists around the world are condemning He Jiankui's research, including his workplace, the Southern University of Science and Technology in China.HealthNov 27, 2018
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World’s first gene-edited babies created in China, scientist claimsA Chinese researcher claims that he helped make the world's first genetically edited babies - twin girls born this month whose DNA he said he altered with a powerful new tool capable of rewriting the very blueprint of life.ScienceNov 26, 2018
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