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Chinese scientist He Jiankui claimed to have created the world's first gene-edited babies: twin girls born from embryos he says were modified to make them resistant to HIV.
- Editorial co-signed by researchers and ethicists comes four months after news of genetically altered twin babies roiled scientific community
- Scientist claimed he made newborn girls immune to HIV infection via gene-editing technique known as CRISPR
Such technologies could be classed as high-risk and placed under the authority of the State Council, after ethical concerns over claims that scientist He had altered the DNA of twin girls born in November.
Such technologies could be classed as high-risk and placed under the authority of the State Council, after ethical concerns over claims that scientist He had altered the DNA of twin girls born in November.
He Jiankui could have altered cognitive functions of twin girls when he used CRISPR to disable the CCR5 gene that allows HIV to infect human cells.
He Jiankui could have altered cognitive functions of twin girls when he used CRISPR to disable the CCR5 gene that allows HIV to infect human cells.
The shocking revelation that Chinese scientist He Jiankui performed the world’s first such experiment on baby twins has stoked international fears
The shocking revelation that Chinese scientist He Jiankui performed the world’s first such experiment on baby twins has stoked international fears
Several Stanford professors have said they were in contact with He Jiankui over the last year.
Several Stanford professors have said they were in contact with He Jiankui over the last year.
Official Xinhua news agency says preliminary investigations revealed that scientist had acted on his own, forged review papers.
Official Xinhua news agency says preliminary investigations revealed that scientist had acted on his own, forged review papers.
Education ministry is beating the grass in case another ‘Frankenstein’ revelation awaits in research projects at the country’s universities and affiliated hospitals.
Education ministry is beating the grass in case another ‘Frankenstein’ revelation awaits in research projects at the country’s universities and affiliated hospitals.
If we forcibly change natural laws, not only does it open the door to a lot of unknown influences, it also places a bet on the future of the whole world.
If we forcibly change natural laws, not only does it open the door to a lot of unknown influences, it also places a bet on the future of the whole world.
Chinese scientist He Jiankui has been criticised by peers over creating gene-edited babies, and little is known about the “off-target risks” of the technology
Chinese scientist He Jiankui has been criticised by peers over creating gene-edited babies, and little is known about the “off-target risks” of the technology
Officials from Shenzhen’s health and family planning commission and ethics committee meet to discuss fresh guidelines in wake of scandal.
Officials from Shenzhen’s health and family planning commission and ethics committee meet to discuss fresh guidelines in wake of scandal.
While Chinese scientist He Jiankui’s experiment may have protected the twins from HIV, they are vulnerable to other unforeseen consequences.
While Chinese scientist He Jiankui’s experiment may have protected the twins from HIV, they are vulnerable to other unforeseen consequences.
Academic and budding entrepreneur developed cheap, fast gene sequencer some said would shake the industry.
Academic and budding entrepreneur developed cheap, fast gene sequencer some said would shake the industry.
He Jiankui’s whereabouts remain unknown but former employer says reports he is being held are ‘not accurate right now’.
He Jiankui’s whereabouts remain unknown but former employer says reports he is being held are ‘not accurate right now’.
The creation of genetically modified babies who are said to be able to resist HIV infection flouts ethical and legal standards.
The creation of genetically modified babies who are said to be able to resist HIV infection flouts ethical and legal standards.
Before gene-edited babies, Chinese scientists had tinkered with animals’ genomes – to give them human disorders they wished to study, or useful attributes such as the ability to run faster.
Before gene-edited babies, Chinese scientists had tinkered with animals’ genomes – to give them human disorders they wished to study, or useful attributes such as the ability to run faster.
Scientist He Jiankui has all projects suspended as international experts call claims genetically modified children were born ‘deeply disturbing’.
Scientist He Jiankui has all projects suspended as international experts call claims genetically modified children were born ‘deeply disturbing’.
Scientists and experts at Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing at Hong Kong University expected to produce formal statement on gene editing.
Scientists and experts at Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing at Hong Kong University expected to produce formal statement on gene editing.
Chinese and international venture capital firms have invested at least 298 million yuan in two of He Jiankui’s biotech start-ups.
Chinese and international venture capital firms have invested at least 298 million yuan in two of He Jiankui’s biotech start-ups.
The discovery of CRISPR-Cas9 technology has accelerated the abilities of scientists to enhance crops, control infection, and eliminate hereditary diseases. It also opens the door to radical changes to human DNA.
The discovery of CRISPR-Cas9 technology has accelerated the abilities of scientists to enhance crops, control infection, and eliminate hereditary diseases. It also opens the door to radical changes to human DNA.
Nobel laureate biologist David Baltimore and David Liu, a co-inventor of the gene-editing technology used in the experiment, agreed that He Jiankui’s experiment was not medically necessary.
Nobel laureate biologist David Baltimore and David Liu, a co-inventor of the gene-editing technology used in the experiment, agreed that He Jiankui’s experiment was not medically necessary.
Speaking at international conference in Hong Kong, academic says couples who took part in study gave informed consent and hints at second pregnancy.
Speaking at international conference in Hong Kong, academic says couples who took part in study gave informed consent and hints at second pregnancy.
Science ministry promises to report back on findings after Shenzhen researcher claims world first.
Science ministry promises to report back on findings after Shenzhen researcher claims world first.
Controversial scientist facing international condemnation for ‘crazy’ and ‘unethical’ human experiment came from humble beginnings.
Controversial scientist facing international condemnation for ‘crazy’ and ‘unethical’ human experiment came from humble beginnings.
Dr Kenny Chan says doctors already have ways of helping people avoid the virus that causes Aids, and ‘we should adhere to those’.
Dr Kenny Chan says doctors already have ways of helping people avoid the virus that causes Aids, and ‘we should adhere to those’.
Second International Summit of Human Genome Editing, which opens on Tuesday at HKU, will make formal statement at the close of the meeting. Organising committee says it was not aware of experiments by Chinese scientist He Jiankui, who will speak at the summit.
Second International Summit of Human Genome Editing, which opens on Tuesday at HKU, will make formal statement at the close of the meeting. Organising committee says it was not aware of experiments by Chinese scientist He Jiankui, who will speak at the summit.