6-year-old in China dies after experimental treatment, investigation finds, raising questions about the country's gene therapy regulations

livescience - A young girl in China died after being given an experimental gene therapy intended to treat a neurodevelopmental syndrome, an investigation by Science and Retraction Watch revealed.

AI Summary: An investigation found a six‑year‑old patient died following an experimental gene‑editing treatment in China, and that the fatality was not promptly disclosed. The case has reignited scrutiny of the country’s gene therapy oversight and raised urgent questions about trial transparency, consent and regulatory enforcement.