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28/11/2018 GMT

Scientist Defends 'Gene-Edited' Babies

BBC World Service - World Update, Scientist Defends 'Gene-Edited' Babies

He Jiankui claimed he has created the world’s first genetically edited children

A Chinese scientist who claims to have created the world’s first genetically edited babies has defended his work. Professor He said he was “proud” of altering the genes of twin girls so they cannot contract HIV.

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Martial law has come into effect in several regions of Ukraine after Russia seized three Ukrainian vessels; and can scientists regenerate coral in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef?

(Photo: Professor He, Credit: AFP)

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