Gene-edited baby claim by Chinese scientist sparks outrage 2 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy the Associated PressMore than 100 scientists have signed a petition calling for greater oversight on gene editing experiments after a researcher in China claimed he altered the DNA of twin girls born earlier this month. He Jiankui of Southern University of Science and Technology of China says he did it to try to help the babies resist possible future HIV infection. His claim could not be independently confirmed. Shenzhen city authorities where He’s lab is located has also launched a medical and ethics investigation.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 26, 2018 14:03 UTC