Gene-editing

Gene editing ‘blocks virus transmission’ in human cells

Scientists have used CRISPR gene-editing technology to successfully block the transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus… Read More

France goes soggy on using CRISPR technique for veggies

France's highest administrative court decided Friday that plants produced using new gene editing techniques such… Read More

Court sentences ‘gene-editing’ scientist to three years in prison

A Chinese court sentenced the scientist who created the world’s first “gene-edited” babies to three… Read More

Experts call for halt to gene editing that results in ‘designer babies’

Top scientists and ethicists from seven countries on Wednesday called for a global moratorium on… Read More

WHO says creating panel to study gene editing

The World Health Organization said Monday it is creating a panel to study the implications… Read More

China orders halt to gene-editing after outcry over babies

SHANGHAI:  The Chinese government on Thursday ordered a temporary halt to research activities for people… Read More

Gene-editing is Science mag’s breakthrough of 2015

MIAMI: A gene-editing technique known as CRISPR was named Thursday by the influential US journal… Read More