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Gene-Edited Embryos Raise Ethical Concerns

Updated 2026-06-10 19:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Eight years after the scandal of gene-edited babies shocked the world, U.S. scientists have reported editing embryos using a more precise technique, sparking new ethical concerns.

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Scientific American
Eight years after a Chinese scientist's report of gene-edited babies shocked the world, U.S. scientists reported editing embryos not meant for pregnancies using a more precise technique
2026-06-10 18:00 UTC
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