Scientist Defends 'Gene-Edited' Babies

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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(Photo: Professor He, Credit: AFP)