Global outrage after researcher claims first gene-edited babies
He Jiankui claims he altered their DNA in a lab using a technique called CRISPR
CRISPR
Researcher claims to make world's first gene-edited babies
Researcher says he used gene-editing tool to build resistance to HIV into twin girls, in experiment that brings science and ethics into question
CRISPR: Revolutionizing biomedicine
A new tool could be the key to treating genetic diseases and may be the most consequential discovery in biomedicine this century
Scientists can use CRISPR to edit genes. Should they?
Bill Whitaker reports on the gene-editing tool this week on 60 Minutes. The debate over how to use it is playing out in labs around the world
Using gene-editing to treat diseases
60 Minutes reports on CRISPR, the gene-editing tool that's revolutionizing biomedical research; Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT
U.S. man is first to undergo gene editing in the body
For the first time scientists have tried editing a gene inside the body in a bold attempt to permanently change a person's DNA to cure a disease
Playing God | The ethics of editing your DNA
New DNA-editing toolkits mean that for $350, anyone can tinker with building blocks of organic existence -- but what's the real cost?
Playing God in China's mutant mice lab
In one lab in China, scientists have used new genetic editing technology to create thousands of strains of mice for testing
Playing God: "We are in the midst of a genetic revolution"
New technology called CRISPR has opened the floodgates of DNA hacking. But how many people, if any, should be allowed play God?
Gene editing fixes harmful mutation in human embryos
Researchers say the first successful experiment is a big step toward one day preventing a list of inherited diseases
In U.S. first, scientists edit genes of human embryos
The controversial step, using a technique called CRISPR, is aimed toward someday helping babies avoid inherited diseases
Gene editing eliminates HIV infection in mice
A research team from Temple University used gene editing technique called CRISPR to target HIV, spurring hope of a cure down the line
Gene editing patent ruling sways biotech fortunes
The federal patent office has turned back a challenge to patents on CRISPR, an innovative method for gene editing
Scientists see use of gene editing to fight disease
A new report explores the ethics of of altering sperm, eggs or embryos so that babies don’t inherit genetic diseases
Medical innovations to watch for in 2017
From a much talked-about gene editing tool to the impact of climate change, the coming year will see more big changes in health
5 ways this year's tech will shape the future
When we look back, 2016 could be the year we started to live longer, better and beyond Earth
Report: Scientist first to edit genes of healthy embryos
The Swedish researcher says he hopes the controversial practice will help treat infertility and a variety of diseases
NIH may lift ban on funds to create human-animal embryos
The proposal comes amid a flurry of new advances in stem cell research and gene editing technology
Americans fear superhuman tech, survey finds
Technology holds promise for enhancing human health, but people remain wary about tech that seems to interfere too much
UK approves controversial human gene editing technique
Researchers say the technique could one day be life-saving, but critics fear it crosses ethical boundaries
Can monkeys help unravel the mysteries of autism?
Scientists hope to learn from genetically-modified monkeys that gave birth to offspring with the autism-linked human gene
Science magazine unveils "Breakthrough of the Year"
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3 big questions about human gene editing
Global summit wrestles with the promise, risks and ethics of editing human genes
Could revolutionary gene-editing technology end cancer?
CRISPR could help get rid of diseases, but the woman credited with developing the technology is among the scientists calling for a moratorium on its use
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