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Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast
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Gene editing human embryos
3 minutes Posted Feb 8, 2016 at 12:00 am.
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This week, a British researcher got the green light to genetically modify human embryos - this is the first time that gene editing has been approved in embryos. However, it hasn't been met with open arms by everyone, with some arguing this is the first step to 'designer babies.' Graihagh Jackson spoke to Geneticist Andrew Wood to find out what exactly gene editing involves... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists