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There's only one acceptable path for designer babies

Designer babies who are genetically engineered for desirable health, physical, and intellectual features are now within reach using existing technologies, a prospect that raises far-reaching societal and ethical questions not unlike those associated with advances in AI. One difference, though, is that the institutions needed to open an ethical path…

Bangkok Post · Jul 7

‘There is no way to stop this’: ‘Biotech Barbie’ Cathy Tie on her mission to genetically modify babies

The Canadian entrepreneur has always pushed the boundaries of gene editing, once attempting to turn horses into unicorns. Now she is set on modifying human embryos – something her controversial ex-husband was jailed for doing

The Guardian - UK · May 30

Tech bros want to make gene-edited babies, but scientists are sounding the alarm

As tech titans back startups looking to create genetically modified babies, Claudia Cockerell asks: is it about stopping disease, or something darker?

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025

The Observer view on the coming revolution in the prevention of disease and how Britain can’t afford to ignore it

A national debate on the controversial issue is essential, but the research could immeasurably improve the lives of millions of people and their descendants

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023

For man behind gene-edited babies, a rocky return to science

Five years ago, scientist He Jiankui shocked the world with claims that he created the first genetically edited babies

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2023

Scientist convicted of editing babies’ genes has Hong Kong visa revoked over ‘false statement’

Local media report inquiry launched over application by Chinese scientist He Jiankui, whose work sparked ethics storm

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023

Scientist who gene-edited human babies is out of jail, trying to start a comeback

Hong Kong's visa scheme for top talent has attracted an infamous applicant: He Jiankui, the Chinese scientist who controversially edited human embryos in 2018.

Fortune · Feb 21, 2023

Disgraced gene-splicer gets Hong Kong 'top talent' visa

HONG KONG: The disgraced Chinese scientist who created the world’s first genetically altered babies has received a “top talent” visa to work in Hong Kong.

Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2023

How far should we go with gene editing in pursuit of the ‘perfect’ human?

As the world’s top human genome editing researchers gather in London, the ethical issues posed by pioneering scientific advances will be high on their agenda

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2023

Scientist who edited babies’ genes says he acted ‘too quickly’

Exclusive: He Jiankui stops short of apologising for procedure that shocked the world of science in 2018

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2023