The prospect of erasing some disabilities and perceived deficiencies hovers at the margins of what people consider ethically acceptable.
Tag: Crispr (DNA)
Chinese Scientist Who Genetically Edited Babies Gets 3 Years in Prison
He Jiankui’s work was also carried out on a third infant, according to China’s state media, in a new disclosure that is likely to add to the global uproar over such experiments.
How to Stop Rogue Gene-Editing of Human Embryos?
Some U.S. researchers knew of a Chinese scientist’s intentions to implant edited embryos but were unable to stop him. Now scientific institutions are trying to devise global safeguards.
Scientist Who Edited Babies’ Genes Is Likely to Face Charges in China
A Chinese government investigation found that He Jiankui had “seriously violated” state regulations by altering human embryos.
As China Seeks Scientific Greatness, Some Say Ethics Are an Afterthought
He Jiankui’s claim to have edited babies’ genes has caused soul-searching in China, where many believe scientists need more ethical supervision.
Chinese Scientist Who Says He Edited Babies’ Genes Defends His Work
The scientist, He Jiankui, said at a conference on Wednesday that his actions were safe and ethical. Some of his colleagues seemed unconvinced.
Chinese Scientist Claims to Use Crispr to Make First Genetically Edited Babies
The researcher, He Jiankui, offered no evidence or data to back up his assertions. If true, some fear the feat could open the door to “designer babies.”
World’s First Gene-Edited Babies Born This Month, Researcher Says
The researcher, He Jiankui of China, who claims he helped alter the DNA of twin girls born this month, said the world “has moved on to the stage for embryo gene editing.”