Scientists want CRISPR regulation amid reports of foetus gene-editing

Scientists have urged policymakers to implement a regulatory framework governing the use of CRISPR technology in humans, following reports that a Chinese scientist has successfully created ‘edited’ twins.

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Russian scientist pledges to make more CRISPR-edited babies

12 June 2019 A Russian scientist is planning to create CRISPR-edited babies, despite the widespread condemnation levelled at the first scientist who created ‘edited’ twins.

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WHO launches genome editing registry

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