Yet Another Idea for Using Biotechnology to Rescue Endangered Speciesby Pete Shanks, Biopolitical TimesSeptember 8th, 2011Scientists have reprogrammed skin cells from two endangered species into stem cells, and hope to use them to generate gametes, which has provoked press speculation.
New rules urged on hybrid animal-human experimentsby Ben Hirschler, ReutersJuly 21st, 2011A group of leading British researchers say that scientific experiments that insert human genes or cells into animals need new rules to ensure they are ethically acceptable.
The Sins of Syn Bioby Jim Thomas, SlateFebruary 2nd, 2011How synthetic biology will bring us cheaper plastics by ruining the poorest nations on Earth.
Pigging out on genetically modified porkby Christina Stevens, Global NewsJanuary 24th, 2011Genetically engineered pork may one day become a part of your local grocer's food list. But who's to decide whether or not this product should be on the shelves?
The Corrupting Influence of the Business of Biotechby Pete Shanks, Biopolitical TimesNovember 23rd, 2010Many scientists seem oblivious of the potential that industry funding offers for conflicts of interest.
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