news Scmp World 2026-07-26

Chinese Scientist Investigated After Girl's Reported Death Post Gene Therapy

A prominent Chinese scientist is under investigation following the reported death of a six-year-old girl who received experimental gene-editing therapy. The treatment aimed to correct a neurodevelopmental genetic mutation.

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