Tag Archives: Baby

More than 100 scientists in China say baby gene editing is 'crazy'

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – More than 100 scientists, most of them in China, have condemned as “crazy” and unethical altering human genes after a geneticist claimed he had changed the genes of twin girls to create the first gene-edited babies. Scientist He Jiankui shows “The Human Genome”, a book he edited, at his company Direct Genomics… Read More: More than 100 scientists in China say baby gene editing… »

Short interval between pregnancies linked to increased risks for mom, baby

(Reuters Health) – Women who wait just a short time to become pregnant after delivering a child may put themselves and their next baby at greater risk for adverse events, a new study suggests. “We found for women of all ages, pregnancy within 12 months after a live birth come with risks,” said study leader… Read More: Short interval between pregnancies linked to increased risks for mom,… »

Louisiana fire department celebrates baby boom

Louisiana’s Zachary Fire Department announced its crew welcomed seven babies during the last 11 months. (Zachary Fire Department) A firefighting “family” in Louisiana “just got a little bigger,” as members of the fire department have welcomed seven babies in the past 11 months. The Zachary Fire Department, located just under 100 miles northwest of New… Read More: Louisiana fire department celebrates baby boom »