Girl died after gene-editing treatment in China: Report

The girl, given the pseudonym “Mei,” died a week after receiving a spinal infusion of trillions of viruses WASHINGTON: A six-year-old Chinese girl died last year after receiving an experimental gene-therapy to correct a non-life-threatening condition, according to an investigation by Science and Retraction Watch.The girl, given the pseudonym “Mei,” died a week after receiving…

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‘Rewarding corruption’: CJP attacks Centre over education secretary’s replacement | India News

Education secretary’s transfer triggers fresh CJP attack on Centre NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday alleged that the transfer of the Education Secretary amounted to “rewarding corruption instead of ensuring accountability”. He claimed that the official had been replaced by an IAS officer from the Animal Husbandry Department who faces…

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Underprepared East Bengal and Mohun Bagan kick-off new season with Durand Cup opener | Football News

Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal (PTI Photo) KOLKATA: India’s oldest football tournament is hours away from an odd and unprecedented beginning. However, kick-starting the Durand Cup with a Kolkata derby for the first time in its 135th-year-old history has its own hype and hazards. Because, the blockbuster match between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan…

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