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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...
Article from page 4 and 5 of the November/December Newsletter 2016
The egg market is growing. As couples and individuals...
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, scientists are anxiously waiting to see if his policies will affect ongoing...
A team of researchers including scientists from San Diego have developed a new approach to in vitro fertilization that combines...
![Black and white screenshot of a scene in the documentary The Power of 504, which highlights a victory in disability justice (reflected in Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act). Protesters advocate for the civil rights of people with disabilities. Some hold signs stating "Our biggest handicap is [HEW Secretary Joseph] Califano!" Caption reads "Sign or resign!"](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/504protest.jpg?itok=-Rn8O_zj)
It’s the early hours of Wednesday morning, and I’m watching my friends fear for their lives on Twitter. We’ve just...
A recent study noted racial bias in the genetic databases that are important to furthering research in precision medicine...
So you send your DNA off to an ancestry company, and get a report back that says you're...
Late on a hot August night in 2014, Syracuse, New York, police tried to pull over a car driving without...
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Often we think research and medicine are above the fray, but in an...