Scientist claims world’s first gene-edited babies
- A scientist in China claims to have created the world’s first genetically-edited babies, a move that would be a ground-breaking medical first but which has generated a barrage of criticism.
- DNA was modified using CRISPR, a technique which allows scientists to remove and replace a strand with pinpoint precision.
- the babies, known as “Lulu” and “Nana” although they are not their real names, were born through regular IVF but using an egg which was specially modified before being inserted into the womb.
