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TopicGene editing

Topic: Gene editing

Chinese scientists edit DNA in attempt to cure man’s cancer, HIV

Michelle Fay Cortez -
In a step forward in the field of gene editing, Chinese researchers safely treated a man with leukemia and HIV using gene-edited stem cells.

In 2018, scientists found ‘largest animal’, and China took gene-editing too far

Sandhya Ramesh -
In the concluding edition of ScientiFix for 2018, ThePrint takes a look at all the important stories, month-wise, highlighting the most significant developments in the world of science.

What Indian scientists achieved in 2018 beyond ISRO and its rocket launches

Dinesh C Sharma -
New and promising scientific technologies in fields ranging from nanotechnology to space weather made headlines this year.

India has learnt to live with a bomb, now it must be open to gene editing too

Nitin Pai -
India must not get derailed by Western outrage over gene-edited babies.

China condemns scientist’s claim of altering embryo genes but in a bind over its legality

Bloomberg News -
Scientist He Jiankui's claim of altering genes of twin embryos has triggered a backlash from both the China government and scientific community. Shanghai: China is...

Genetically modified Made-in-China babies raise a question — can it really work?

Sandhya Ramesh -
Gene editing is a highly controversial topic. Several scientists think there are ethical and scientific ramifications that we do not understand fully.

Gene-Edited Babies Shock the World, But Not Investors

Max Nisen -
Chinese researcher He Jiankui has used Crispr — a powerful new tool — to help create what may be world’s two first genetically edited babies.

Why you need to stop trusting the thermometer to gauge fever

Sandhya Ramesh -
ScientiFix, our new weekly feature, will offer you a summary of the top global science stories of the week

Pioneer sees gene-editing therapy in your local clinic in five to 10 years

Tatiana Darie -
Concerns remain about the safety of disrupting or repairing defective genes, but experts say they are not a 'show-stopper'
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Opinion

We celebrate Harappa excavation—and dismiss Keeladi, Sinauli archaeological digs as politics

Disha Ahluwalia -
In the storm around Sinauli, many academics dismissed claims of chariots being found. And the public misinterpreted the chariots as a device planted by the govt to fortify Hindutva.

We blame the government for being too litigious. Data tells a very different story

What Bihar poll results say about BJP’s prospects in Assam, Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala

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Economy

Naidu matches Jagan’s Rs 13L crore investment playbook, with a ‘speed of doing business’ caveat

Prasad Nichenametla -
Naidu’s summit brings in MoUs on same scale as Jagan’s, but CM says his plans built on speed, certainty & investor trust, with escrow accounts, simplified incentives & real-time oversight.

Defence

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

Snehesh Alex Philip -
ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

National Interest

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Shekhar Gupta -
Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.

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