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U.S. science advisory committee supports genetic modification of human embryos By Claire Maldarelli / Feb 15, 2017
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Gene Editing Viruses could be an unlikely ally in battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria By Jessica Craig
Gene Editing These organisms have a natural gene-editing system that could be more useful than CRISPR By Laura Baisas
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