Is genetic technology for human beings a blessing or a disaster? - Culture Strick

Two members of the gene-editing team

China has ordered a halt to work by a medical team that claims the world's first gene-edited babies. (AAP) Source: AAP

Chinese scientist He Jiankui was embroiled in a controversy over what he claimed were the world's first genetically edited children. Mr He said he was proud of his work and has revealed another volunteer is pregnant as part of the research. Is genetic technology for human beings a blessing or a disaster?


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