World Health Organization panel weighs in on CRISPR-babies debate
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Embryo editing: The ethics of CRISPR
A new genetic engineering technology called CRISPR/Cas9 has opened the door to unprecedented tinkering with the human genome. Nature takes a look at the scientific possibilities and the ethical dilemmas they raise.
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Embryo editing: The ethics of CRISPR
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