Human Embryo
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China condemns scientist who claimed world’s first gene-edited babiesChinese investigators say the doctor who reportedly gene-edited two babies acted alone and will be punished for violating the law, state media reports.ScienceJan 21, 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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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?ScienceAug 4, 2017
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