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Jul 26, 2023

Chinese scientist He Jiankui proposes controversial gene-editing research on embryos

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, genetics, law enforcement, life extension

He Jiankui, the Chinese scientist who faced international condemnation in 2018 for creating the first gene-edited children, has presented a new research proposal involving modifying human embryos to address the challenges of the ageing population. He, who was sentenced to three years in prison in 2019 for “illegal medical practices,” resurfaced last year and announced the opening of a research lab in Beijing.

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