China scientist defends gene-editing babies, says trial on hold

1,634 views · Published 28 November 2018 · 1:17 · Indexed 4 November 2026

Channel: FRANCE 24 English · 2018 · News & Politics

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The Chinese scientist who claims to have created the world's first genetically-edited babies defended the highly controversial procedure Wednesday, but announced a halt to the trial following an international outcry.

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