He Jiankui News

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"Controversial Scientist Resumes Genome-Editing Research After Jail Release"

He Jiankui, the controversial Chinese scientist who was jailed for creating genetically modified babies, has resumed his research into human genome embryo editing after his release from prison. He claims that his new experiments comply with ethical standards and will focus on treating rare genetic disorders. While expressing some regrets about the haste of his previous work, He remains resolute about its safety and validity, stating that the children born from his experiments have shown no signs of illness or off-target genetic changes. He also pledged not to create any more modified humans but believes that society will eventually accept genetic engineering of this kind in the future.

via Gizmodo|

#crisprcas9 #ethical-standards #genetic-engineering

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"Jailed Chinese Scientist Resumes Genome-Editing Research Despite Controversy"

Disgraced Chinese scientist He Jiankui, who was jailed in 2019 for genetically editing human babies, has returned to genetic research and opened three new labs to continue experiments on human embryos. He claims to focus on developing gene editing techniques for treating rare diseases and insists that his work will comply with domestic and international rules. Despite fierce criticism, he remains proud of his past work and believes society will eventually accept it. He had previously announced the creation of the first genome-edited babies using CRISPR-Cas9, leading to his arrest and trial for illegal gene-editing intended for reproduction.

via Daily Mail|

#crispr-cas9 #genetic-ethics #genetic-research

science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Renewed Genome-Editing Research: Chinese Scientist Jailed for Designer Babies Speaks Out"

Chinese scientist He Jiankui, who was jailed for creating the world's first genome-edited babies, has resumed research on human embryo genome editing for treating genetic diseases while claiming to adhere to international rules. He aims to use discarded human embryos and comply with both domestic and international regulations, denying any current intent to produce more genome-edited babies. He emphasized the safety and health of the three genome-edited children, while expressing regret for the haste of his previous research. Genome editing is a technique involving precise modifications to genes, and various countries restrict the use of edited human embryos for creating babies.

via The Mainichi|

#bioethics #designer-babies #genetic-diseases

science-and-technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Chinese Scientist He Jiankui Sparks Controversy with Proposed Gene Editing Study"

He Jiankui, the Chinese scientist who previously created the first gene-edited children, has proposed new research involving gene editing of mouse embryos and human fertilized egg cells to test for a mutation that could protect against Alzheimer's disease. The proposal has raised ethical concerns and skepticism from experts. He claims that no embryos will be implanted for pregnancy and that government permits and ethical approval are required. However, it remains uncertain whether he will receive approval for such work in China. He's previous gene-editing experiments led to global outrage and resulted in his imprisonment.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#alzheimers-disease #ethical-concerns #gene-editing

science-and-technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Chinese Scientist He Jiankui Sparks Controversy with Proposed Gene Editing Study"

He Jiankui, the Chinese scientist who previously created the first gene-edited children, has proposed new research involving gene editing of mouse embryos and human fertilized egg cells to test for a mutation that could protect against Alzheimer's disease. The proposal has raised ethical concerns and skepticism from experts. He claims that no embryos will be implanted for pregnancy and that government permits and ethical approval are required. However, it remains uncertain whether he will receive approval for such work in China. He's previous gene-editing experiments led to global outrage and resulted in his imprisonment.

via Yahoo News|

#alzheimers-disease #ethical-concerns #gene-editing

science-and-technology2 years ago•6 min saved

"Chinese Scientist He Jiankui Sparks Controversy with Proposed Gene Editing Study"

Controversial Chinese scientist He Jiankui, who previously created the first gene-edited babies, has proposed new research involving gene editing of mouse embryos and human fertilized egg cells to test for protection against Alzheimer's disease. The proposal has raised concerns among scientists and medical ethics experts, who question the scientific soundness and ethical implications of the research. He claims the study is a preclinical study and emphasizes that no embryos will be used for pregnancy. Chinese authorities have tightened rules and ethical standards for human gene editing following He's previous controversial research.

via CNN|

#alzheimers-disease #ethics #gene-editing