Commentary / World Nov 26, 2019
Gene editing might alter our DNA and destroy our humanity
by Mark Buchanan
Crispr and other tools could save us from the most tragic diseases, but what if they change what makes us human?
National Oct 7, 2019
Despite consumer concerns, GMOs with genes removed expected to go on sale in Japan later this year
Genetically modified food products using a specific kind of technology may hit store shelves in Japan within this year amid lingering consumer concerns, after a notification system for such food began this month. The gene-editing technology allows a specific gene in the DNA to be ...
National / Science & Health Apr 12, 2019
Japan to draft law to tighten control on gene editing of fertilized human eggs
The move is being prompted by the controversial CRISPR technology, which might lead to the creation of “designer babies” and a host of ethical conundrums.
World / Science & Health Dec 4, 2018
WHO plans team to consider standards for 'uncharted water' gene editing
The World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday that gene editing "may have unintended consequences" and that it was setting up a team of experts to study the ethical, social and safety dimensions and set guidelines. "Gene editing may have unintended consequences, this is uncharted ...
Asia Pacific Nov 28, 2018
Chinese scientist reveals second gene-altered pregnancy under way
The Chinese researcher who claims to have created the world's first genetically-altered babies revealed a possible second pregnancy had resulted from his project, highlighting the dilemmas facing China's leaders as they attempt to control a nascent industry racing to dominate genomics research globally. He Jiankui ...
Business / Tech Nov 28, 2018
China's opening of human gene engineering 'Pandora's box' seen as symptom of unbridled tech quest
A Chinese researcher's claim that he successfully modified the genes of human embryos may force the country to make a stark choice about the future of its burgeoning biotechnology industry — one with significant implications for an emerging technology arms race with the West. He ...
National / Science & Health Apr 22, 2016
Japan panel greenlights gene editing of human eggs for basic study
A government bioethics panel on Friday approved gene modifications of fertilized human eggs for basic research purposes, while rejecting the technology's clinical use due partly to the unknown impact on the next generation. Studies on so-called genome editing are under way to use it for ...