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25/01/2019 School Report Ideas Second woman pregnant with gene edited baby in China. https://medcitynews.com/2019/01/crispr-babies-report-reveals-second-woman-pregnant-with-gene-edited-child/ https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/jan/22/second-woman-carrying-gene-edited-baby-chinese-authorities-confirm https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/gene-edited-baby-china-woman-pregnant-investigation-he-jiankui-a8739946.html Interview: Interview with biology teacher- Mr Baker What do you think about gene editing? How would you gene edit a human embryo? Where do you think gene editing will go in the future? Story: A second woman in China is now pregnant with a gene edited baby, Chinese authorities say. The mother was among eight other couples who suffered with HIV who were selected. Of these couples one dropped out and 5 were unable to become pregnant. Of the 2 mothers who became pregnant one has already given birth to twin girls known as Lulu and Nan...

News and Audience

06/02/2019 News and Audience Learning Objective:  To investigate how news programmes are targeted towards different audiences. Todays top 10 news stories: Donald Trump set for second UK visit. (1) Woodland searched in hunt for missing student in Hull. (2) RAF Tornado jets make final UK return. (10) Arrest over 'shocking' football violence. (9) Disability emojis approved for use. (5) Student exchanges in no-deal Brexit threat. (4) Windrush row over criminal deportation fight. (8) 'Universal credit almost left me homeless'. (7) Dementia risks not known by over half of people. (3) Target audience for each programme: Radio 1 Newsbeat (Target Audience: 15-29) Donald Trump set for second UK visit. Woodland searched in hunt for missing student.  RAF Tornado jets make final UK return. Disability emojis approved for use. Student exchanges in no-deal Brexit threat.  BBC 10 O'clock News (Target Audience: adults- 18+) Donald Trump set for second UK...