CRISPR

Gene-editing approaches being developed by two companies show hints that switching off certain genes could dramatically reduce artery-clogging cholesterol.

He Jiankui, who shocked the world by asserting he had genetically edited twin girls, faced growing criticism from other researchers as he spoke at a scientific conference in Hong Kong.

Research scientists at the University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center say they are on the cusp of finding a cure for greening…