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Chinese scientist who gene-edited babies is back in lab and ‘proud’ of past work despite jailing
(www.theguardian.com)
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And I’m sure the CCP doesn’t give a shit.
The ccp is the one who sent him to jail
Publicity.
He cured aids.
At most he achieved that these kids don't get infected if exposed. That is very far away from a cure. The gene he chose to edit is also not necessarily the best for the purpose, although I don't recall the reasons anymore.
He CLAIMS he stopped a child from being susceptible to HIV.
Are you suggesting that a doctor who forged ethics documentation and performed experimental gene editing on humans would overstate the impact of his work? Pffft.