The CRISPR baby controversy

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The CRISPR baby controversy

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Dec 21, 2018

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In November, He Jiankui claimed that two genetically engineered children have been born. Did he really do it? And if so, what are the ramifications for the babies and for the field? Georgia Mills explores the controversy in a special edition of Naked Genetics.

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Dec 21, 2018

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