Op-eds & Articles

Who should own DNA? All of us[Op-Ed]by Marcy Darnovsky and Karuna Jaggar, Los Angeles TimesApril 12th, 2013You can't patent the sun; why should you be able to patent human genes?

Should We Be Trying to Bring Extinct Species Back to Life?by Pete Shanks, AlternetApril 8th, 2013Here's a look at greenwashing, guilt-tripping and the politics of "de-extinction."

Eugenics Fear Over Gene Modification[Letter to the Editor]by David King et al., The GuardianMarch 15th, 2013The benefits of mitochondrial replacement are heavily outweighed by the risks to the child and to society.

Reports

Responsible Federal Oversight of the New Human Biotechnologies: Opportunities for the New Administration [PDF] The Center for Genetics and Society's recommendations for the Obama Administration concerning the new human biotechnologies include 1) Immediate opportunities for policy action; 2) How Obama can reshape the debate; and 3) Issues likely to demand attention over the next four years.

Playing the Gene Card? A Report on Race and Human Biotechnologyby Osagie ObasogieAn ever-increasing number of DNA-based products are being promoted and sold. While many have important benefits, "Playing the Gene Card?" focuses on three that pose particular risks for African American and other minority communities.

Next Steps for Stem Cell Research and Related Policies [PDF]Considerations for the New AdministrationJanuary 7th, 2009The Center for Genetics and Society met on January 2 with members of the new administration's transition team to discuss its future stem cell policies.

Multimedia

The Baby Blueprint [VIDEO][With CGS's Marcy Darnovsky]Al Jazeera EnglishApril 22nd, 2013Would you choose your child's genetic potential? Live debate with Marcy Darnovsky, Stuart Newman, Julian Savulescu, and Nita Farahany.

Panel Discusses the Legality of Patenting Human Genes [VIDEO][With CGS's Marcy Darnovsky] China Central TelevisionApril 16th, 2013Discussion of the Supreme Court hearing on human gene patents with intellectual property attorney Geoffrey Karny and CGS's Marcy Darnovsky, hosted by Mike Walter.

Are Parents Entitled To Create A Dream Child? [VIDEO][With CGS's Marcy Darnovsky]HuffPost LiveMarch 29th, 2013What if science allowed prospective parents to create smarter and healthier babies? This idea is just as exciting as it is alarming, but is it realistic? Should it be?

Talks & Testimonies

Progress in Bioethics: Science, Policy, and Politics[Video featuring CGS's Marcy Darnovsky]Center for American ProgressJanuary 7th, 2010A special presentation at the Center for American Progress in Washington, DC to mark the publication of the anthology "Progress in Bioethics: Science, Policy, and Politics."

Submitted testimony concerning the California stem cell research programFor the "Little Hoover" Commission on California State Government Organization and Economyby Jesse ReynoldsNovember 20th, 2008Jesse Reynolds testified before the "Little Hoover" Commission on potential reforms to the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Is there an emerging international consensus on the proper uses of the new human genetic technologies? Testimony of Richard Hayes before the US House Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Tradeby Richard HayesJune 19th, 2008While countries differ widely in the policies they have adopted, in regard to the most consequential of these technologies, the answer is "Yes."

Fact Sheets

Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Frequently Asked Questions and Fact Sheet [PDF]January 9th, 2009The Center for Genetics and Society has released a briefing document to assist reporters and others in preparation of the expected announcement of a new federal policy.

College-age Women, Donor Eggs, and Assisted Reproduction [PDF]September 6th, 2007A one-page overview of the provision of eggs for reproduction by college women

Program on Gender, Justice, and Human Genetics [PDF]July 13th, 2006A one-page overview of CGS's Program on Gender, Justice, and Human Genetics.

Annual Reports

2012 Report on Activities [PDF]April 1st, 2013

2011 Report on Activities [PDF]June 15th, 2012

2010 Report on Activities [PDF]March 23rd, 2011