A Chinese scientist suspended his experiment on modifying the DNA of unborn children – World – News

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A Chinese scientist who claims to have genetically modified several human embryos on Wednesday said he had suspended his experience because of the outrage and controversy aroused by his ethical aspect.

Che Jinchen told the Hong Kong Medical Conference:
DNA successfully altered from binoculars fed by the father, who
had a positive test for HIV. The twins would be born
in November.

There were eight pairs of volunteers in the trials – the fathers were
Positive HIV tests, the mothers had negative tests. a
pairs of the project came out before it stopped.

"I have to apologize for the unexpected result of this result (the
the public), "said Che." The clinical trial was underway
the situation is suspended, "he said.

He had surprised most scientists with his experience and shocked many.
The edition of DNA (so-called germ line edition) is controversial
theme, and in many countries of the world this method is the modification of the human
DNA – forbidden. These changes in DNA can also occur
in the next generation, with some damaged
other genes.

There are also states and states that are prohibited from altering human DNA
Europe, in China itself, the situation is not clear. Che pretends to experiment with him
The Chinese authorities have allowed. According to the information available, it was mentioned
fitting the DNA of a woman's egg into a fertilized tube with spermatic partner, successively
was genetically modified and then reinserted into the woman's body. basically
it was a technique used in artificial insemination with gene editing
Furthermore. However, many scientists have said in the meantime that from an ethical point of view
It is a very controversial project.

The genetic modification of embryos should aim to enable fathers with HIV
infect children at risk of less infection with these viruses,
that causes the indigestible syndrome of acquired immune failure
(AIDS).