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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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Chinese scientist who said he gene-edited babies is reportedly missingHe Jiankui, who shocked the scientific community by claiming he had created the world's first gene-edited babies, has gone missing, according to Chinese media.WorldDec 4, 2018
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Here’s what you need to know about a Chinese scientist’s claim of gene-edited babiesA Chinese researcher who says he created gene-edited babies crossed what most scientists consider a forbidden line.HealthNov 28, 2018
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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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