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March 28th, 2024

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In Medical First, Scientists Edit The Genes Of A Human Embryo

Researchers in China have confirmed they have for the first time in medical history succeeded in creating genetically modified human embryos. The team hopes their efforts will one day allow doctors to eradicate genetic diseases from fetuses before birth, but many feel that manipulating human DNA may open up Pandora’s box. Using the gene-editing CRISPR technology,…

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