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Chinese authorities appear to have confirmed a scientist's unpublished claim that he helped make the world's first gene-edited babies? and that a second pregnancy is underway. Now that scientist, He Jiankui, has been fired by the university where he was contracted to work and could be punished for any violations of law.
He Jiankui evaded supervision of his work and violated research norms because he wanted to be famous — and could face prosecution for using CRISPR technology, authorities said
From a mysterious polio-like illness affecting kids to 3D-printing human organs, here are some medical stories to keep an eye on
China's government has ordered a halt to work by a medical team that claimed to have helped make the world's first gene-edited babies
He Jiankui claimed at an international summit on gene editing that another woman who took part in his study is potentially pregnant
He Jiankui claims he altered their DNA in a lab using a technique called CRISPR
Researcher says he used gene-editing tool to build resistance to HIV into twin girls, in experiment that brings science and ethics into question
A new tool could be the key to treating genetic diseases and may be the most consequential discovery in biomedicine this century
Bill Whitaker reports on the gene-editing tool this week on 60 Minutes. The debate over how to use it is playing out in labs around the world
60 Minutes reports on CRISPR, the gene-editing tool that's revolutionizing biomedical research; Sunday at 7 p.m. ET/PT
For the first time scientists have tried editing a gene inside the body in a bold attempt to permanently change a person's DNA to cure a disease
New DNA-editing toolkits mean that for $350, anyone can tinker with building blocks of organic existence -- but what's the real cost?
In one lab in China, scientists have used new genetic editing technology to create thousands of strains of mice for testing
New technology called CRISPR has opened the floodgates of DNA hacking. But how many people, if any, should be allowed play God?
Researchers say the first successful experiment is a big step toward one day preventing a list of inherited diseases
The controversial step, using a technique called CRISPR, is aimed toward someday helping babies avoid inherited diseases
A research team from Temple University used gene editing technique called CRISPR to target HIV, spurring hope of a cure down the line
The federal patent office has turned back a challenge to patents on CRISPR, an innovative method for gene editing
A new report explores the ethics of of altering sperm, eggs or embryos so that babies don’t inherit genetic diseases
From a much talked-about gene editing tool to the impact of climate change, the coming year will see more big changes in health
When we look back, 2016 could be the year we started to live longer, better and beyond Earth
The Swedish researcher says he hopes the controversial practice will help treat infertility and a variety of diseases
The proposal comes amid a flurry of new advances in stem cell research and gene editing technology
Technology holds promise for enhancing human health, but people remain wary about tech that seems to interfere too much
Researchers say the technique could one day be life-saving, but critics fear it crosses ethical boundaries
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows "Hamas will disarm," the easy way or the hard way, as Israel's military says a Gaza ceasefire is in effect.
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month, citing new port fees — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
The government shutdown entered its 10th day Friday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan. Follow live updates.
The blast occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems, according to the Hickman County Sheriff's Office.
Financial markets slumped Friday after President Trump threatened to raise tariffs on China over a dispute involving rare earths.
President Trump's annual physical examination in April showed his vital statistics were all within normal limits.
Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice joined CBS News' Norah O'Donnell for a discussion of the Israel-Hamas deal as the ceasefire begins in Gaza.
First Lady Melania Trump said there were plans to reunite more Ukrainian children with their families soon.
The move is a sign of increasingly close ties between the U.S. and Qatar.