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HONG KONG  | The Latest: Scientist reports 2nd gene-edited pregnancy

HONG KONG  | The Latest: Scientist reports 2nd gene-edited pregnancy

HONG KONG  — The Latest on a scientist’s claim to have made the world’s first gene-edited babies (all times local):

4:30 p.m.

A Chinese researcher who claims to have helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies says a second pregnancy may be underway.

The researcher, He Jiankui (HEH JEE-ahn-qway) of Shenzhen, revealed the possible pregnancy Wednesday while making his first public…

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HONG KONG | US doctor warns against backlash to gene-edited baby claim

HONG KONG | US doctor warns against backlash to gene-edited baby claim

HONG KONG — A prominent American scientist is warning against a backlash to the claim that a Chinese scientist has helped make the world’s first gene-edited babies.

Harvard Medical School dean Dr. George Daley says it would be unfortunate if a misstep with a first case led scientists and regulators to reject the good that could come from altering DNA to treat or prevent diseases.

Daley spoke…

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HONG KONG  | AP Exclusive: First gene-edited babies claimed in China

HONG KONG  | AP Exclusive: First gene-edited babies claimed in China

HONG KONG  — A Chinese researcher claims that he helped make the world’s first genetically edited babies — twin girls whose DNA he said he altered with a powerful new tool capable of rewriting the very blueprint of life.

If true, it would be a profound leap of science and ethics.

A U.S. scientist said he took part in the work in China, but this kind of gene editing is banned in the United States…

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