Chinese researcher claims first gene-edited babies

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Looks that genetic engineering started on humans. Scientist from China, He Jiankui of Shenzhen, published that he rewrited the DNA of two recently born twins with a new process which made them more resilient for diseases like HIV.  

The event is not yet independently confirmed, but it immediately triggered a turbulent response.  

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I saw this on the news this morning, imaging what might be possible with dna modification in the future.

Yes, it's a kind of Pandora's box, for sure. Another biotechnology field is opening right now...

Is this natural process?

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It's questionable nowadays what is a natural process...