Scientists at Oxford University have discovered a gene that can double the risk of lung failure and death in those who are contracted COVID-19. The study, which was published in Nature Genetics, seeks to find out why some communities in the UK and South Asia are at higher risk from Covid.

UK: Fatal gene that doubles risk of lung failure from Covid mostly found in South Asians

A European Union-funded project to build a genomic map of Poland plans to drop gene-sequencing technology from China's BGI Group over concerns about data security, one of the project's leaders told Reuters.

Polish gene project moves to drop Chinese tech on data concerns

Researchers have peered inside a human cell for the first time to look at a 3D structure that is responsible for the regulation of gene expression The study was published in the journal Science was conducted by scientists at Northwestern University.

Scientists discover 3D structure responsible for controlling gene expression

A new-born puppy is being described as a 'miracle'. The reason is the difference in his limbs when compared to the usual dogs. Named Skipper, the 'miracle' puppy is born with six legs and two tails and even then survived.

Extra set of cuteness: Puppy born with 6 legs and 2 tails is 'doing well'

China has announced regulations to curb the smuggling of human organs and tighten oversight on the use of human genetic materials in research months after a Chinese scientist caused a global outcry by claiming that he gene-edited babies.

China tightens rules on genetic research after designer-baby scandal

A researcher who claimed to have created the world's first genetically-edited babies will face a Chinese police investigation, state media said Monday, as authorities confirmed that a second woman fell pregnant during the experiment.

Second woman carrying gene-edited baby in China: Report

A Chinese scientist responsible for what he said were the world's first "gene-edited" babies evaded oversight and broke guidelines in a quest for fame and fortune, state media said on Monday, as the university where he worked announced his dismissal.

China confirms gene edited baby research; scientist who conducted procedure fired by university

Scientists from Jilin University in northeast China have modified the genes of some pigs to make them resistant to swine flu, the official news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.

Chinese scientists modify pig genes to resist swine flu virus

China today ordered a halt to activities of people involved in baby gene editing, state-run CCTV channel reported today. The Chinese government had opened an investigation after a scientist He Jiankui claimed that he altered the genes of twin girls to create the first gene-edited babies.

China halts activities involved with baby gene editing: Report

By Joyce Harper A scientist in China claims to have produced the world’s first genome-edited babies by altering their DNA to increase their resistance to HIV. Aside from the lack of verifiable evidence for this non-peer-reviewed claim, this research is premature, dangerous and irresponsible.

World’s first gene-edited babies? Premature, dangerous and irresponsible

More than 100 scientists, most of them in China, have condemned as "crazy" and unethical a geneticist's claim that he altered the genes of twin girls born this month to create the first gene-edited babies.

In open letter, scientists in China say baby gene editing 'crazy'

A Chinese researcher has claimed that he helped make the world's first gene-edited babies and that he did so with a new tool capable of altering DNA, the Associated Press reported Monday.

First gene-edited babies born in China: Report

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