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Scientist Defends 'Gene-Edited' Babies
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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)
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