'CRISPR babies' scientist acted on his own, investigation finds

Investigators in China have concluded that He Jiankui — the scientist who reportedly edited the genes of embryos that resulted in the world’s first “CRISPR babies” — acted on his own and forged an ethical review paper, according to China's Xinhua News Agency. “This behavior seriously violates ethics and the integrity of scientific research, is in serious violation of relevant national regulations and creates a pernicious influence at home and abroad,” the report said. The investigators said He will be punished for any violations of laws or regulations. Another woman is reportedly pregnant with a fetus that resulted from He's experiment. Government officials will keep tabs on the babies' health.