HIV-type virus used to possibly cure 10 infants of ‘bubble boy disease’
Researchers used a modified HIV-like virus to help restore the babies’ immune systems. Continue reading
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CRISPR-Cas9: The science behind the world’s first gene-edited babies
For decades, the possibility of genetically altered humans remained firmly in the realm of science fiction. But thanks to CRISPR-Cas9 technology, it recently became a reality. Continue reading
China condemns scientist who claimed world’s first gene-edited babies
Chinese investigators say the doctor who reportedly gene-edited two babies acted alone and will be punished for violating the law, state media reports. Continue reading
China orders scientists to stop work on gene-editing babies, calls it illegal
China’s government has ordered a halt to work by a medical team that claimed to have helped make the world’s first gene-edited babies. Continue reading
Here’s what you need to know about a Chinese scientist’s claim of gene-edited babies
A Chinese researcher who says he created gene-edited babies crossed what most scientists consider a forbidden line. Continue reading
‘Science is not ready’: China scientist’s gene editing slammed as unethical, dangerous
Scientists around the world are condemning He Jiankui’s research, including his workplace, the Southern University of Science and Technology in China. Continue reading
World’s first gene-edited babies created in China, scientist claims
A 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. Continue reading
Scientists try gene editing inside a human for the first time — here’s what could happen
The experiment was done in California on Brian Madeux. Through an IV, he received billions of copies of a corrective gene. Continue reading
Pig-to-human organ transplants a step closer to reality after gene-editing breakthrough
Researchers created pigs whose genes were edited to exclude disease-causing viruses, potentially opening the door to pig-to-human organ transplants. Continue reading
Scientists alter human embryo DNA: does this open the door for designer babies?
For the first time, scientists have altered a faulty gene of a human embryo. But does this open the door to ethical concerns like designer babies? Continue reading