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Scientist Defends 'Gene-Edited' Babies

News and issues making the headlines each day.

A Chinese scientist who claims to have created the world鈥檚 first genetically edited babies has defended his work. Professor He said he was 鈥減roud鈥� of altering the genes of twin girls so they cannot contract HIV.

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(Photo: Professor He, Credit: AFP)

53 minutes

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Wed 28 Nov 2018 10:06GMT

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  • Wed 28 Nov 2018 10:06GMT

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