Pronatalism is an old idea with roots in eugenics and nationalism, that is now fashionable among far-right influencers and policymakers. They talk...
This is the 10th installment in the Legacies of Eugenics series, which features essays by leading thinkers devoted to exploring...
A common belief of technocentrism is that if we have the ability, why not use it? The rapid advancements in...
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’...
When scientists discover a new way to prevent disease or overcome infertility, they usually get applauded. But throw genetic engineering...
In recent years, scientists have begun using the gene editing tool Crispr to experiment in the laboratory with altering embryos...
I was 15 in 1978 when Louise Joy Brown’s birth captured the world’s attention. Still new to monthly menstrual cycles...