A CRISPR Conundrum: With the advancement of gene editing technology, ethical challenges emerge for researchers, policymakers

In 2018, Chinese researcher He Jiankui was imprisoned for editing a human embryo — a procedure which resulted in the birth of the world’s first genetically modified twins. Called “a profound leap of science and ethics” by the Associated Press, Jiankui’s announcement shocked the world of bioethics and opened new avenues of debate for researchers, … Continue reading A CRISPR Conundrum: With the advancement of gene editing technology, ethical challenges emerge for researchers, policymakers