Chinese Researcher Claims to Have Genetically Edited Babies

On CGTN America, Marcy Darnovsky, PhD, the executive director of the Center for Genetics and Society, discusses the ethics of human genetic modification.

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Social Distancing with Extra Time? Catch Up on These Free CGS Resources.

By CGS Staff | 03.24.2020

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During this time of social distancing, many people are off work, working from home, or skipping events and obligations that would otherwise be taking them out of the house. If these changes translate into time on your hands (and that’s certainly not the case for everyone!), we’ve assembled some of our favorite free resources so you can use this opportunity to brush up on the debates and conversations happening around human biotechnologies. We hope you’ll watch, learn, and share widely....

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Heritable Human Genome Editing Is Not Inevitable

By Donna Dickenson, Katie Hasson & Marcy Darnovsky, Project Syndicate | 03.17.2020

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Whether to employ heritable genome editing is not a decision we can take lightly. It certainly cannot be treated as a choice we have already made.

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Students' Genes Cannot Accurately Predict Educational Achievement

By University of Bristol, Phys Org | 03.11.2020

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According to a new University of Bristol study, pupils' genetic data do not predict their educational outcomes with sufficient accuracy and shouldn't be used to design a genetically personalized curriculum or tailor teaching.

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Why Sequencing the Human Genome Failed to Produce Big Breakthroughs in Disease

By Ari Berkowitz, The Conversation | 02.11.2020

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No one carries a genome card, and physicians typically do not examine your DNA to diagnose or treat you. The causes of common debilitating diseases are complex, so they typically are not amenable to simple genetic treatments, despite the hope and hype to the contrary.

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