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China Sentences Gene-Editing Scientist to Three Years in Jail
China Sentences Gene-Editing Scientist to Three Years in Jail
The modification of three babies’ genes by He Jiankui drew widespread criticism from scientists.
China Sentences Gene-Editing Scientist to Three Years in Jail
China Sentences Gene-Editing Scientist to Three Years in Jail

The modification of three babies’ genes by He Jiankui drew widespread criticism from scientists.

The modification of three babies’ genes by He Jiankui drew widespread criticism from scientists.

genetics & genomics, HIV, genetics

Deafness Gene GJB2 Edited in Human Eggs
Emily Makowski | Oct 18, 2019 | 2 min read
The research, led by Russian biologist Denis Rebrikov, has not led to the birth of gene-edited babies—yet.
Error in Study Linking HIV Resistance Gene to Increased Mortality
Emily Makowski | Sep 30, 2019 | 2 min read
The authors have requested a retraction of a paper that found people with the CCR5 Δ32 variant are more likely to die sooner.
Scientist Forged Ethical Reviews for CRISPRed Babies
Kerry Grens | Jan 21, 2019 | 1 min read
He Jiankui could face charges after an investigation finds he used techniques prohibited in China to edit the genes of twin girls.
Rice University Professor Helped Generate CRISPR’d Babies
Ashley P. Taylor | Nov 27, 2018 | 1 min read
The college has opened an investigation into Michael Deem’s involvement.
Claim of First Gene-Edited Babies Triggers Investigation
Catherine Offord | Nov 26, 2018 | 2 min read
He Jiankui says he has successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 to tweak the genes of twins born earlier this month. Some independent experts are dubious.
Human Embryos Genetically Edited Again
Kerry Grens | Apr 11, 2016 | 1 min read
For the second time, researchers use CRISPR to modify the genomes of nonviable embryos.
New Way to Edit Genes
Jef Akst | Oct 1, 2015 | 1 min read
Researchers develop a more-efficient method for rewriting DNA that could hold therapeutic value for HIV and other diseases.
Targeting DNA
Jef Akst | Jun 1, 2012 | 10+ min read
After 20 years of high-profile failure, gene therapy is finally well on its way to clinical approval.
Top 7 in Genomics & Genetics
Sabrina Richards | Sep 19, 2011 | 3 min read
A snapshot of the most highly ranked articles in genomics, genetics and related areas, from Faculty of 1000
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