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Britain Grant Scientist Approval to Genetically Modify Embryos in Experiment After Chinese Scientists' Attempt

A stem cell scientist from London's Francis Crick Institute, Kathy Niakan, has been authorized to genetically modify human embryos in an experiment. This experiment will be similar to one that a group of Chinese scientists carried out a few months ago, which triggered a worldwide debate.

DNA of Extinct Human Species Help Tibetans Adapt to High Altitudes

DNA of Extinct Human Species Help Tibetans Adapt to High Altitudes

A gene unique to an extinct human species is attributed to Tibetans' ability to adapt to high altitudes.

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