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He Jiankui told scientists of his attempt to edit the CCR5 gene at a summit in 2019

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CRISPR babies might live shorter lives due to their gene mutations

The world's first CRISPR babies were given a mutation thought to cause resistance to HIV. But a new study suggests this mutation may also shorten lifespan

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Ocean Outbreak

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The mysterious diseases killing starfish, sea fans and shellfish

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Chimps' ingenuity earns them a treat

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A green monkey

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Monkeys use their 'eagle' call to warn each other about drones

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Rage, tech and Miley Cyrus: What the new Black Mirror will bring

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Rage, tech and Miley Cyrus: What the new Black Mirror will bring

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A chimp in the trees

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Chimpanzees eat tortoises after smashing them open on tree trunks

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Chimps that mash potatoes challenge our understanding of tool use

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Chimps that mash potatoes challenge our understanding of tool use

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Contaminated blood scandal: Could some deaths have been prevented?

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Contaminated blood scandal: Could some deaths have been prevented?

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A young juvenile male bonobo is groomed by his mom in the Kokolopori Bonobo Reserve.

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Bonobo mothers stand guard and chase off rivals while their sons mate

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Our pick of Venice Biennale 2019's most scientific artworks

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Our pick of Venice Biennale 2019's most scientific artworks

Venice’s Biennale is colourful, brash, and full of experiments. But in the end, it’s about the trickiness of learning to live with our digital creations

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How Lucy Wills discovered a medical marvel in Marmite

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How primates and elephants prevent climate change

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Hormone treatment may help prevent miscarriages in some pregnancies

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Monkeys seem to prefer each other's company after a scary experience

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