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Chinese gene-editing trial: 6-year-old girl dies after $800,000 treatment
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A 6-year-old girl identified as 'Mei' died in China a week after receiving a $800,000 gene-editing treatment involving a spinal infusion of trillions of viruses to target her brain.
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Chinese gene-editing trial: 6-year-old girl dies after $800,000 treatment
A 6-year-old girl, given the pseudonym 'Mei', died in China a week after undergoing an experimental $800,000 gene-editing treatment. The procedure involved a spinal infusion of trillions of viruses designed to penetrate the brain, targeting a genetic disorder. Chinese authorities have initiated a probe into the incident, which has raised ethical and safety concerns. The treatment was conducted as part of a clinical trial, but details about the specific condition being treated or the medical facility involved were not disclosed. The case has drawn international scrutiny over the oversight of gene-editing trials in China.
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