The Gene Drive Dilemma: We Can Alter Entire Species, but Should We? – The New York Times

Gene drives in DNA force target traits onto offspring and descendants, whether modified, natural, or recessive.

Chinese Scientist Claims to Use Crispr to Make First Genetically Edited Babies – The New York Times

Meanwhile, no one has verified claims from 2002 and 2009 of cloned human births. –Me

The researcher, He Jiankui, offered no evidence or data to back up his assertions. If true, some fear the feat could open the door to “designer babies.”

A Crispr Conundrum: How Cells Fend Off Gene Editing – The New York Times

Scientists may need to bypass a cell’s cancer defenses in order to successfully edit its DNA. The finding raises questions about gene-editing advances.