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China clones gene-edited monkeys for sleep disorder research

Chinese scientists have made clones of a gene-edited macaque to aid research of circadian rhythm disorders that are linked to sleep problems, depression and Alzheimer's disease, the official Xinhua news agency said on Thursday.

Published 01.24.2019 05:53 PM
Updated 01.24.2019 05:55 PM
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Xinhua said the programme, supervised by the institute's ethics panel, was in line with international ethical standards for animal research.

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