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
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‘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 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