Genetics

World’s largest genetics project to tackle deadly diseases launched in the UK

A new ground-breaking project in the fight against life-threatening illnesses has launched today in the UK. The £200 million whole genome sequencing project is being created, forming a partnership of…

Second pregnancy of genetically edited babies reported as Chinese authorities confirm that researcher behind claim faces police investigation

A second woman fell pregnant during the experiment to create the world’s first genetically edited babies, Chinese authorities have confirmed, as the researcher behind the claim faces a police investigation.…