Jul 24, 2026
Investigation Reveals Unreported Child Death in China’s First Brain-Directed CRISPR Trial
A 6-year-old girl died after receiving experimental gene-editing therapy for a non-life-threatening neurodevelopmental condition in Shanghai, with her death kept secret until uncovered by an investigation by Science and Retraction Watch. The family reportedly paid over $800,000 for the treatment.
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