China scientist edited human genes "illegally" for own gain: probe

The Chinese scientist who claimed to have made world's first genetically edited baby that is immune to HIV infection had "illegally conducted the research in pursuit of personal fame and gain," Chinese authorities said Monday.An investigation team of Guangdong Province set up to probe into biologist He Jiankui's claimed success in altering human DNA to prevent HIV infection found that He's research had "avoided supervision, raised funds and organized researchers on his own to carry out the human embryo gene-editing research intended for reproduction, which is banned by Chinese law," the sta…READ FULL ARTICLE