Comment on China’s failed ‘baby gene’ experiment proves we’re not ready to edit human embryos

China’s failed ‘baby gene’ experiment proves we’re not ready to edit human embryos

More than a year ago, the world was shocked by Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui’s attempt to use CRISPR technology to modify human embryos and make them resistant to HIV, which led to the birth of twins Lulu and Nana. Now, crucial details have been revealed in a recent release of excerpts from the study, which have triggered a series of concerns about how Lulu and Nana’s genome was modified.

 

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