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Friday, December 12, 2025
TopicGene editing

Topic: Gene editing

Gene editing might alter our DNA, but at the cost of our humanity

Mark Buchanan -
Several things can go wrong with gene editing, but bioethicists worry more about the possibilities of modified genes being passed on to future generations.

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

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Shailaja Bajpai -
Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

Why electoral ‘reform’ is cause for worry—the Modi govt uses it to cement political hold

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Economy

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Udit Bubna -
Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

Defence

Dubai Tejas crash revives focus on advanced, fully automated safety systems

Tejas Bhatotia -
Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.

National Interest

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

Shekhar Gupta -
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.

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