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He Jiankui said the babies, known as ‘Lulu’ and ‘Nana’ although they are not their real names, were born through regular IVF but using an egg which was specially modified before being inserted into the womb. (YouTube)
GENETIC ENGINEERING

China scientist claims world’s first gene-edited babies

University professor He Jiankui says twin girls, born a few weeks ago, had their DNA altered to prevent them from contracting HIV

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
Much like the burden of infertility, the responsibility of treatment is known to fall disproportionately on women, says the writer (Phanie)
FERTILITY

Human egg providers are changing the way we think

South Africa is a popular destination for an ‘egg safari’, and women travel abroad to donate eggs

  • Amrita Pande
6 min read
Zuma also delivered what appeared to be a veiled threat to the current ANC leadership
ADOPTION

Donor sperm and eggs: How much should a child know?

The Law Reform Commission is examining the rights of donor-conceived children to learn their donors’ identity, but what would a new system look like?

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read
The heretical idea of making people
BHEKISISA TEAM

The heretical idea of making people

The award of the Nobel prize, when it came in October 2010, was long overdue.

  • Manjit Kumar
5 min read
IN VITRO FERTILISATION

IVF may raise risk of diabetes, hypertension and cancer

People conceived through IVF treatment should be monitored for the early onset of high blood pressure, diabetes and certain cancers.

  • Staff Reporter
4 min read