大象传媒

A Chinese researcher says he's helped make the world鈥檚 first genetically edited babies, polarising opinion within the scientific community.

Joyce Harper from University College London told the 大象传媒 that the research is premature, and that we're "sprinting before we can walk" in the field.

The scientists behind the claim their work has resulted in the birth of twin girls, who were born a few days ago.

(Photo: DNA research, credit: CONEYL JAY / SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)