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Geneticists push for a 5-year global ban on gene-edited babies

Previous attempts to discourage the experiments with somewhat softer lingo haven’t worked

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NO-NO  Scientists have said that editing DNA in eggs, sperm or embryos to make babies with altered genes is neither safe nor acceptable. But that hasn't stopped it from happening. 

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By Tina Hesman Saey

- More than 2 years ago

Eighteen researchers, including two CRISPR pioneers, are calling for a temporary ban on creating gene-edited babies.