mo4ch:>Doctor behind gene-edited babies acted alone, will be punished say Chinese authorities | Mo4ch News

After rocking the scientific community by helping to create ‘AIDS-resistant’ children using banned gene-editing techniques, Chinese investigators have confirmed that Dr He Jiankui will be punished for his experiment.“This behavior seriously violates ethics and the integrity of scientific research, is in serious violation of relevant national regulations, and creates a pernicious influence at home and abroad,” a report by Chinese state news agency Xinhua stated.The scientist made headlines across the world in 2018 by claiming to have helped make the world’s first gene-edited babies, flouting scientific consensus regarding the ethical implications of manipulating genes that would have intergenerational and somewhat unknown consequences.Also on rt.comDesigner baby steps: World’s first ‘gene-edited’ children born in ChinaThe investigating team set up by the Health Commission of China in southern Guangdong province found that He had self-funded and privately organized a team to carry out t…