"It is irresponsible to proceed with this protocol at this time."

Russian biologist pledges to create more CRISPR-edited babies

Gene Hack

Russian biologist Denis Rebrikov told Nature that he's planning to use CRISPR to edit more human embryos — and bring them to term — as soon as late 2019.

Russian Biologist Pledges to Create More CRISPR-Edited Babies

He wants to gene-hack babies as soon as this year.

The genes could improve CRISPR's ability to paste without cutting.

Experimental CRISPR study exploits "selfish" genes

Transposons, Son

An experimental study is exploiting so-called "jumping genes" that selfishly copy and paste themselves throughout the genome to improve CRISPR.

Experimental CRISPR Study Exploits “Selfish” Genes

"It’s still in the experimental phase, but it’s quite exciting."

Harvard just gene-hacked stem cells inside a living organism

White Hat Hackers

A new biomedical technique lets scientists gene-hack an animal with CRISPR in vivo instead of having to remove and re-inject their cells.

Harvard Just Gene-Hacked Stem Cells Inside a Living Organism

DNA is starting to look like one more type of code to hack and rewrite.

The scientist behind the tech is calling for a ban.

New gene-editing method could lead to "creation of a super-baby"

Newborn Fear

A new technology could lead to the creation of super-powered gene-edited babies, warns the scientist behind the updated method for editing human embryos.

New Gene-Editing Method Could Lead To “Creation of a Super-Baby”

"The technology is similar to weapons and drugs."

"There is a real risk of the commercialization of this."

Fertility clinics may be 'eager to offer' gene-edited babies

Fertility clinics around the world are asking He Jiankui if he'd be willing to teach them how to use CRISPR to create designer babies.

Sketchy Clinics Are Trying to Hire Doctor Who Gene-Edited Babies

Clinics across the world want to use CRISPR to create gray-market designer babies.

They spliced DNA to mimic damage caused by radiation.

Astronauts use CRISPR in space for the first time ever

Cut Above

Astronauts aboard the ISS used CRISPR in space for the first time, making edits in yeast's genome to mimic radiation-caused damage.

Astronauts Use CRISPR in Space for the First Time Ever

And high school students designed the experiment.

"If we're successful, this revolutionizes the treatment of infections."

Scientists gene-hack viruses to hunt and kill super-strong bacteria

Teaming Up

In order to kill antibiotic-resistant superbugs, scientists are gene-hacking viruses to target the bacteria and kill them from the inside.

Scientists Gene-Hack Viruses to Hunt and Kill Super-Strong Bacteria

The idea is to recruit viruses to kill superbugs.

"How do you make sure you can align the person who is consenting and the person who is taking the risk?"

Third gene-hacked baby's impending birth has scientists scrambling

Three's A Crowd

The next gene-hacked human is due to be born next month, and scientists are trying to sort out what that means for the future of humanity.

Third Gene-Hacked Baby’s Impending Birth Has Scientists Scrambling

"We as a species need to come to terms with this."

He's being accused of "unlicensed practice of medicine."

This DIY biohacker is under investigation

Lawyer Up

Famed biohacker Josiah Zayner has been accused of practicing medicine without a license — despite only ever experimenting on himself.

This DIY Biohacker Is Under Investigation

"I knew this day would come."

And it could help us unravel some of the mysteries of human biology.

Scientists used CRISPR to make mirror-image snails

Snail Tale

A team of researchers has created CRISPR snails with shells that coil counterclockwise — a trait that is extremely rare in nature.

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Gene Hack

Russian Biologist Pledges to Create More CRISPR-Edited Babies

Transposons, Son

Experimental CRISPR Study Exploits “Selfish” Genes

White Hat Hackers

Harvard Just Gene-Hacked Stem Cells Inside a Living Organism

Newborn Fear

New Gene-Editing Method Could Lead To “Creation of a Super-Baby”

Gene Hack

Sketchy Clinics Are Trying to Hire Doctor Who Gene-Edited Babies

Cut Above

Astronauts Use CRISPR in Space for the First Time Ever

Teaming Up

Scientists Gene-Hack Viruses to Hunt and Kill Super-Strong Bacteria

Three's A Crowd

Third Gene-Hacked Baby’s Impending Birth Has Scientists Scrambling

Lawyer Up

This DIY Biohacker Is Under Investigation

Snail Tale

Scientists Used CRISPR to Make Mirror-Image Snails

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