A Chinese court sentenced the scientist who created the world's first “gene-edited” babies to three years in prison on December 30, according to the official Xinhua media. He did not provide any written documentation of his researchAlso read: ‘China halts work on gene-editing babies’Chinese authorities launched an investigation into Mr. He’s work and said they had halted the kind of research he was undertaking. The rules would also require all future trials to be approved by administrative authorities as well as ethical committees, it said. The report did not specify a timeline for the approval of the regulations, or make specific mention of Mr. He’s research. Also read: Why is China laying down gene editing rules?

Source: The Hindu December 30, 2019 05:45 UTC