Chinese Scientist Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Gene-Editing Work

He Jiankui, a scientist involved in gene editing, was sentenced to three years in prison by a Chinese court for practicing medicine without a license. He was fined 3 million yuan, and two other scientists involved received lesser sentences. In 2018, He announced he had altered the DNA of twin babies to reduce their risk of contracting HIV, which led to widespread criticism and a halt to the research by Chinese authorities. The court confirmed a third birth linked to the research and stated the scientists violated Chinese law for personal fame and gain.

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