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China Finds Ethical Flaw in Gene-Editing Trial that Led to Child's Death; Two Researchers Fired

Investigators found safety and ethics lapses, including missed animal-study warnings and nondisclosure of the child’s death in a February paper.

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Several others received penalties, including removal from their posts, demotions and disciplinary warnings, according to a report.

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China Fires Researchers After Child Dies in Gene-Editing Trial

·New York, United States
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Investigation finds research misconduct and ethics violations, with two researchers barred from projects, awards for five years

·Ankara, Türkiye
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Authorities in Shanghai, China, announced the conclusion of their investigation and the dismissal of the chief scientist who directed the experimental gene-editing therapy on a young girl who subsequently died.

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Anadolu Ajansı broke the news in Ankara, Türkiye on Friday, November 13, 2026.
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