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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

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Seshadri Chari -
Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Bengaluru, Gujarat, Chennai—mapping India’s emerging semiconductor hubs

Global development finance has lost its way. China can step in but India has an edge too

Economy

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

Sampurna Panigrahi -
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Defence

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

+TFP Debdutta Chakraborty -
Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

National Interest

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

Shekhar Gupta -
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.

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