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Chinese scientist tried genome editing on embryos

Research of He Jiankui was a violation of medical regulations

31-Dec-2019

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Chinese scientist declared to have created the world’s first “gene-edited” children.

He Jiankui used a gene-editing procedure known as Crispr-Cas9 to rewrite the DNA in the girls’ embryos.

Scientist claimed the modifications would make the children immune to HIV.

He Jiankui was jailed for three years for trying to alter the genetic makeup of twin girls.

Court in Shenzhen in addition to the prison sentence fined him 3m yuan (£327,360).

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Gene Therapy