China wants research on babies handled abroad

Researcher He Jiankui sparked worldwide indignation and disapproval of scientists and ethicists when he announced the birth of babies. "Two beautiful Chinese girls, Lulu and Nana, were born a few weeks ago, crying and being as healthy as any other baby," he said via a video on YouTube.

had obtained permission from the authorities for his experiments in the city of Shenzhen, in southern China. The university's researcher said Monday that she was not aware of the experience.

According to He Jiankui, the purpose of his experience was to ensure that children with so-called crisis technology could resist HIV. With this method, the genes can be modified, activated or deactivated, completed or replaced. There is no verified scientific publication on this procedure.

Chinese researchers have also criticized the principle that "direct experiences on people can only be described as crazy", is a letter signed by 122 researchers. The experiments are "a blow to the global reputation of Chinese science."