He Jiankui: China condemns 'baby gene editing' scientist
Source: BBC
He Jiankui: China condemns 'baby gene editing' scientist
21 January 2019
China says the scientist who claims to have created the world's first genetically edited babies last year acted illegally and in pursuit of fame and fortune, state media report.
He Jiankui's claim to have altered twin girls' genes so they could not get HIV was met with scepticism and outrage.
Investigators say the researcher faces serious punishment after acting on his own and forging ethical review papers.
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Prof He's claims had not been verified, but investigators confirmed on Monday that his work had resulted in the birth of twin babies, and that another woman was currently pregnant.
Investigators from Guangdong provincial government said the doctor had raised his own funds, deliberately avoiding oversight.
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