A top Chinese government official told state broadcaster CCTV that his ministry opposes the medical team’s research into producing twin girls.
Author: Marilynn Marchione, Associated Press
Chinese scientist claiming gene-edited babies reports second pregnancy
The researcher, He Jiankui of Shenzhen, revealed the possible pregnancy Wednesday while making his first public comments about his controversial work at an international conference in Hong Kong.
AP Exclusive: First gene-edited babies claimed in China
The researcher, He Jiankui of Shenzhen, said he altered embryos for seven couples during fertility treatments, with one pregnancy resulting thus far.