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Gene-Edited Baby
A Chinese researcher's claim to have engineered the world's first gene-edited baby has set off a firestorm around the globe over ethics of the test and possible unknown consequences
Baby Gene-Editing Breakthrough Claim Slammed
Experts have criticized a world-first attempt to produce human babies with HIV resistance as dangerous and irresponsible
CX Daily: How China Is Sharpening Ethics Rules for Scientific Research
China’s services sector recovery loses momentum, Caixin PMI shows. The country’s domestic travel this summer is poised to surpass 2019 levels
In Depth: How China Is Sharpening Ethics Rules for Scientific Research
Experts cautioned that more clarity is needed for biotech and AI experiments, in areas such as defining ethical risk levels, holding companies accountable, and guaranteeing the independence of reviews
China's Mutant Pigs Could Help Save Nation From Pork Apocalypse
China’s investment in research and development has catapulted it from relative obscurity in biomedical science to behemoth in less than two decades
In Depth: How a ‘Mosquito Factory’ in Southern China Could Help Fight Disease
Team of scientists in Guangzhou test biological elimination techniques by introducing infected bugs that can’t reproduce
CX Daily: HKEx's London Stock Exchange Bid Was A Long Time Coming
Plus, mixed reactions to Trump's early birthday gift to China, Cathay's pain measured in double digits, and yet another human DNA edit, this time to a grown man
This Company Will Clone Your Dog for $50,000
Sinogene Biotechnology charges an arm and a leg to make a facsimile of a pet — but has no trouble finding customers
Lawmakers Mull Tighter Controls on Human DNA Experiments
China’s top legislative body has discussed amending draft civil code to more closely regulate human gene and embryo research, but some say specific law is needed
CX Daily: Welcome to Caixin Global's New Daily Briefing
What's the deal with China's spiking markets? Also, don't blame the trade war for China's slumping current account surplus
WHO Appoints Panel to Advise on Gene Editing Governance
Committee is set up after Chinese researcher claimed to have tampered with the DNA of two newborn babies
Stanford Investigates Faculty Contact With Scientist Who Edited Baby Genes
He Jiankui conducted postdoctoral research at school, reached out to current staff
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