Gene-edited Babies
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China sentences 3 researchers over gene-edited babiesHe Jiankui, who was convicted of practicing medicine without a license, was also fined 3 million yuan ($430,000) by a court in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported. Two other researchers involved in the project received lesser sentences and fines.WorldDec 30, 2019
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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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Chinese scientist who said he gene-edited babies is reportedly missingHe Jiankui, who shocked the scientific community by claiming he had created the world's first gene-edited babies, has gone missing, according to Chinese media.WorldDec 4, 2018
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Chinese scientist defends work, says 2nd gene-altered pregnancy may be underwayA Chinese researcher who claims to have helped make the world's first genetically edited babies says a second pregnancy may be underway.ScienceNov 28, 2018
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Here’s what you need to know about a Chinese scientist’s claim of gene-edited babiesA Chinese researcher who says he created gene-edited babies crossed what most scientists consider a forbidden line.HealthNov 28, 2018
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