He Jiankui’s Gene-Edited Babies (2018): Chinese scientist He Jiankui announced the birth of the world’s first gene-edited babies—twin girls whose CCR5 gene was modified using CRISPR-Cas9 to resist HIV. The experiment was conducted secretly, bypassing ethical reviews and international consensus. The long-term health effects are unknown, and the procedure posed significant risks. He was widely condemned by the scientific community, jailed for three years, and the incident prompted global calls for stricter oversight of germline editing. This case highlights the dangers of rogue science and the urgent need for international frameworks to govern emerging biotechnologies.
Add Comment + Vote ( 1 )...
There are currently no comments !