Researcher Faces Investigation for Concealing 6 Year Old Girl’s Death in Gene Editing Trial The death of six year old Mei, who underwent an experimental gene editing therapy in China, has exposed a disturbing pattern of secrecy and disregard for ethics.
Mei's case is not isolated; it is a symptom of a broader problem plaguing China's scientific establishment.
The Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine has launched an investigation into neuroscientist Zilong Qiu's conduct following allegations that he concealed Mei's death from the public.