A Chinese researcher\u2019s claims on Monday that he had created the world\u2019s first genetically edited babies have\u00a0reignited\u00a0concerns that China\u2019s race to lead biomedical research involves disregarding ethical boundaries long accepted elsewhere.<\/p>\n
On Monday, Chinese researcher He Jiankui said he had successfully altered the DNA of twin baby girls to make them more resistant to HIV.<\/p>\n
Mr He\u2019s claims\u00a0have not\u00a0been independently verified, but if true the development\u00a0would be significant.<\/p>\n
Some experts argue that gene editing could change the world for the better by eradicating inheritable illnesses and eliminating microbes that cause diseases.<\/p>\n
But it also would allow\u00a0scientists to create genetically engineered…<\/p>\n
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