Chinese scientist Dr He Jiankui shocked the world when he claimed he had created the first genetically modified babies on Monday.
The controversial experiment involved altering the DNA of twin girls, Lulu and Nana, to disable a specific gene that allows HIV to infect human cells.
It drew worldwide condemnation, with experts pointing out such research was unethical because children born using it could die from unknown side effects and the technology could be abused.
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