Medical groups assail patenting of human genesby Elizabeth Weise, USA TodayFebruary 3rd, 2010Groups representing thousands of doctors, scientists and patients argued in court that no one should be able to patent human genes.
Firm Brings Gene Tests to Masses by Andrew Pollack, New York TimesJanuary 29th, 2010A start-up is making the bold claim that it can help eradicate diseases by alerting parents-to-be who have carrier genes via direct-to-consumer testing.
In the womb of controversyby Jaya Menon, The Times of IndiaJanuary 25th, 2010The US consulate in Chennai has tightened its visa processing norms, particularly for couples coming to the city for fertility treatment.
Embryos destroyed for "minor" disordersby Lois Rogers, The TelegraphJanuary 24th, 2010UK fertility regulators are allowing doctors to screen out embryos that could lead full lives despite having a genetic condition.