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'Superbabies' Startup Seeks Funds for Controversial Gene Editing Push

By Sophie Alexander and Ike Swetlitz, Bloomberg | 06.25.2025

A California-startup focused on genetically editing human embryos — a step toward creating so-called designer babies — is raising money as many of Silicon Valley’s ultra-rich turn their attention to one of the most controversial technologies in medicine.

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Can doctors test embryos for autism? And should they?

By Brittany Luse, Liam McBain, and Neena Pathak, NPR [cites CGS' Katie Hasson] | 05.28.2025

A newly available kind of genetic testing, called polygenic embryo screening, promises to screen for conditions that can include cancer, obesity, autism, bipolar disorder, even celiac disease. These conditions are informed by many genetic variants and environmental factors - so...

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Why Deleting Your 23andMe Data Is a Political Imperative

By Katie Sagaser, The DNA Exchange | 05.27.2025

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this piece are solely my own and do not represent those of my...

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Trumpian “Common Sense” and the History of IQ Tests

By Pepper Stetler, Los Angeles Review of Books | 05.08.2025

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WHO guidelines on human genome editing: why countries need to follow them

By Sheetal Soni, The Conversation | 08.22.2021

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently called on countries to stop any research that might lead to the birth of...

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CRISPR pioneer Feng Zhang's latest work delivers mRNA, gene therapy with a human protein

By Angus Liu, Fierce Biotech | 08.19.2021

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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines and existing gene therapies, including those...

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Chiropractors who peddled stem cell ‘miracles’ accused of deceptive practices

By Johnny Edwards, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | 08.18.2021

Pushing unproven treatments, the chiropractors targeted the elderly, inviting them to lunch seminars where speakers in lab coats promised miracle...

Policies

Reproductive technology and surrogacy reforms a step closer

By Media Statement, Government of Western Australia | 08.18.2021

The course has been set for the development of contemporary legislation to enable more Western Australians to begin a family...

Policies

URGENT ACTION ALERT: Tell USDA NO GE trees in our forests!

By Staff, Stop GE Trees | 08.17.2021

The USDA has opened up a second public comment period to seek input for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) they plan...

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Podcast: Human gene-editing and what it means for social justice

By Rebecca Megson-Smith and Eben Kirksey , Transforming Society | 08.16.2021

In this episode, Rebecca Megson-Smith talks to Eben Kirksey, American anthropologist and Associate Professor at Alfred Deakin Institute in Melbourne...

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