gene editing Chinese Officials Condemn Scientist Behind First Gene-Edited Babies China officially denounces researcher He Jiankui for illegally creating the world's first gene-edited babies, citing his pursuit of fame and fortune. Investigators confirm the birth of the edited twins and reveal he faces serious punishment for forging ethical documents.
hiv Second HIV Patient Achieves Long-Term Remission Through Novel Treatment A second patient enters long-term HIV remission following a bone marrow transplant, proving a cure is possible. While the risky procedure is not a broad solution, it sparks new hope for future genetic therapies.