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Familial Searching Hits The Spotlight

Wed, 14 Jul 2010

Controversial familial searches in forensic DNA databases helped lead to the arrest of a serial killer known as the �Grim Sleeper.�

"Reports of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated"

Fri, 18 Jun 2010

Instead of closing the door on the historically misleading notion of race-as-biology, the ten-year-old Human Genome Project has drawn new attention toward biology's role in racial categories.

ASHG Takes on Genetic Ancestry Tests

Wed, 09 Jun 2010

A new white paper by the American Society of Human Genetics raises questions about genetic ancestry tests.

The Crime Spree Continues?

Wed, 02 Jun 2010

Despite huge fines levied against Big Phamrma, it looks like the criminal behavior of promoting the off-label use of drugs has continued.

Race, Genetics, and Law School Emails

Sun, 09 May 2010

The blogosphere was recently set ablaze by a leaked email from a third year Harvard Law student who, after a dinner with friends, wrote to clarify his/her position on race, genetics, and intelligence.

When Cultures Collide

Wed, 28 Apr 2010

The lawsuit brought by 41 members of the Havasupai Indian tribe against Arizona State University has implications that go far beyond last week's settlement.

An Obituary for the First Race-Specific Drug

Wed, 28 Apr 2010

What�s interesting is that the Minnesota Daily�s BiDil obituary doesn�t necessarily blame high prices or issues of bioequivalence as the cause for the drug�s failure. Rather, it points directly to the issues of race and political correctness.

Kids With Rare Condition Lack Racial Prejudice

Tue, 13 Apr 2010

Children with Williams syndrome have no social fear and appear open, friendly to all, researchers say.

When Scientists Pick a Fight with the Law

Wed, 07 Apr 2010

Researchers are calling for the FBI to allow independent scientists to look under the hood of their sizable DNA forensics database.

Patricia Williams on DNA Databases

Tue, 06 Apr 2010

In her latest column for The Nation, Columbia Law Professor Patricia Williams offers an insightful critique of a burgeoning law enforcement practice: taking and retaining DNA samples from individuals arrested for a crime regardless of whether they are ever charged or convicted.

Race-related controversy causes drug flop

Tue, 09 Mar 2010

BiDil was approved by the FDA in 2005 to treat heart failure but has since been withdrawn from the market.

Obasogie and Jesudason at "Transforming Race"

Tue, 02 Mar 2010

Next week, Osagie Obasogie and Sujatha Jesudason will speak at Transforming Race: Crisis and Opportunity in the age of Obama in Columbus, Ohio.

Two New Publications from Generations Ahead

Tue, 22 Dec 2009

Reports from convenings on DNA forensics and communities of color, and on discussions among disability rights and reproductive rights and justice advocates.

Enhancement: From Steroids to Skin Tone

Sat, 05 Dec 2009

As during the 1998 baseball season, when Mark McGwire is in the news, Sammy Sosa isn�t far behind. And neither are troubling questions about enhancement. Sosa shocked many a few weeks ago by appearing at the Latin Grammys with dramatically lighter skin.

From schoolboy squabble to DNA database in one easy step - if you're black

Tue, 24 Nov 2009

A report by the UK Human Genetics Commission states that over three quarters of black men aged between 18 and 35 have their DNA profiles posted on the national database.