When scientists discover a new way to prevent disease or overcome infertility, they usually get applauded. But throw genetic engineering...
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A newly available kind of genetic testing, called polygenic embryo screening, promises to screen for conditions that can include cancer...

On May 18, W. French Anderson, known as the “father of gene therapy,” was released from prison on parole. Two...

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics’ recent endorsement of human genome editing has drawn fire from experts – including at least...

Human civilization has taken an important turn with the publication of a new report by the Nuffield Council, the semi-official...

Ancestry, 23andMe and other popular companies that offer genetic testing pledged on Tuesday to be upfront when they share users’...


In recent years, scientists have begun using the gene editing tool Crispr to experiment in the laboratory with altering embryos...

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Americans’ views on the appropriateness of changing a baby’s genetic characteristics depend in large part on the intended purpose and...