UK's first genetically selected baby born

The first British baby genetically selected to be free of a breast cancer gene has been born.

UK's first genetically selected baby born

The first British baby genetically selected to be free of a breast cancer gene has been born.

She grew from an embryo screened to ensure it did not contain the faulty BRCA 1 gene, which passes the risk of breast cancer down generations. Any daughter born with the gene has a 50% to 85% of developing breast cancer.

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