http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/ The Center for Genetics and Society works for thoughtful consideration, responsible uses, and effective governance of genetic, reproductive, and other biotechnologies. http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5354 <div class="text blurb">The GAO report kicks up a flurry of reactions, from applause to pushback.</div> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5354 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5336 <div class="text blurb">If not birthright, what should be the basis of citizenship?</div> Sat, 21 Aug 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5336 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5333 <div class="text blurb">The USDA is still committed to promoting livestock cloning, but recent bad publicity makes it clear that the technology remains unpopular, unnecessary, and unethical.</div> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5333 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5314 <div class="text blurb">Recent events involving oversight agencies have made a strong case for federal regulation of the DTC industry</div> Thu, 05 Aug 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5314 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5305 <div class="text blurb">A Menlo Park biotech firm said Friday that federal regulators will let it proceed with the world's first human test of a treatment made from embryonic stem cells, a much-anticipated but controversial study of patients with spinal cord injuries that had been placed on hold for nearly a year because of safety concerns. </div> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5305 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5316 <div class="text blurb">MEET the doctor who is making Scots' dreams of designing the perfect baby come true. </div> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5316 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5311 <div class="text blurb"> If direct-to-consumer genetic testing embraces sensible regulation, it has the chance to shift personal genomics from a minority recreational pursuit to the heart of clinical medicine. </div> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5311 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5306 <div class="text blurb">In a federal sting, genetic testing companies were found to offer information that is "misleading and of little or no practical use"</div> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5306 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5302 <div class="text blurb">A high bar is likely to be set for companies seeking to sell genetic tests directly to consumers, according to top Food and Drug Administration officials. </div> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5302 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5301 <div class="text blurb">Genetic testing has become one of the flash points in the larger question raised by new technologies. </div> Sat, 17 Jul 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5301 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5300 <div class="text blurb">Direct-to-consumer genetics companies will need to submit their products for approval by the Food and Drug Administration. </div> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5300 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5296 <div class="text blurb">The American Society for Reproductive Medicine dubiously concluded that the fertility industry “is already one of the most highly regulated of all medical practices.” </div> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5296 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5294 <div class="text blurb">The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues hosted a series of panels to assess the risks and benefits of synthetic biology.</div> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5294 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5282 <div class="text blurb">The pace of news on legal challenges to patents on human genes is quickening. </div> Wed, 07 Jul 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5282 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5279 <div class="text blurb">Reflecting on Venter's recent announcement and Obama's call to study Synthetic Biology, Time's Nancy Gibbs clarifies that political engagement with science is essential.</div> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5279