Latest about CRISPR
Widely Publicized Study on CRISPR Babies' Gene Mutation Now Retracted for Errors
A widely publicized study that suggested that the first gene-edited "CRISPR" babies could have shorter lifespans has been retracted due to crucial errors in the analysis.
Chinese Scientists Tried to Treat HIV Using CRISPR
Scientists in China have attempted to use CRISPR gene-editing technology to treat a patient with HIV.
CRISPR Gene Editing Will Be Used Inside Humans For the First Time in Treatment for Blindness
The first study to test the gene-editing technology CRISPR inside the human body is about to get underway in the United States, according to news reports.
We Are Very Close to Completely Eliminating Male Embryos (in Mice)
The catch is that it requires genetically altering the parents, too.
A Scientist Edited Babies' Genes In Utero. It Could Make Them More Likely to Die Early.
The genetic mutation that was attempted in the CRISPR babies is tied to an increased risk of early death.
What Is Genetic Modification?
Genetic modification purposefully alters the genetic makeup of organisms through controlled breeding or via genetic engineering technologies such as CRISPR.
Chinese Scientist Who Created Gene-Edited Babies Lied and Skirted Regulations, Officials Say
Research to create genetically modified babies was conducted dishonestly, authorities in China said.
Chinese Scientist Who Claimed to Edit Babies' Genes May Be Under House Arrest
This is the first reported sighting of Chinese researcher Jiankui He since his appearance at a conference in November.
