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Gene-edited baby trial ‘paused’: China scientist
HONG KONG, Nov 28, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – The Chinese scientist who claims to have
created the world’s first genetically-edited babies said Wednesday the trial
had been paused, following an international outcry over the highly
controversial procedure.
He Jiankui told a packed Hong Kong medical conference that he had
successfully altered the DNA of twin girls born to an HIV-positive father.
A total of eight volunteer couples– HIV-positive fathers and HIV-negative
mothers — had signed up to the trial, with one dropping out before it was
halted.
“I must apologise this result was leaked unexpectedly,” said He. “The
clinical trial was paused due to the current situation,” he added.
BSS/AFP/MR/ 1200 hrs