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More Americans are turning to surrogacy to build their families, as the practice becomes more common and more publicly discussed.

Why it matters: As surrogacy becomes more visible and accessible, ethical, legal and cultural tensions become harder to ignore...

This is the first part of the 14th installment in the Legacies of Eugenics series, which features essays by leading thinkers devoted to exploring the history of eugenics and the ways it shapes our present. The series is organized by...

Without a federal law, surrogacy in the U.S. is governed by a patchwork of state regulations/

Why it matters: Confusing...

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This report documents a deliberate assault on disabled people in...

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By Elizabeth Chuck, NBC News | 07.09.2024

A Netflix docuseries has put a spotlight on the unregulated world of sperm donation, particularly the lack of stopgap measures...

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By Rachel Clayton, ABC News | 07.08.2024

In her early 30s, Michelle Galea wasn't convinced motherhood was for her.

"I didn't know if I wanted a child...

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By Amanda Becker and Shefali Luthra, The 19th | 07.08.2024

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Republicans have adopted a slate of policy positions ahead of next week’s convention...

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By Oriol Güell, El País | 07.07.2024

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Darius is 15 years old and is a dazzling example of how medical research...

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By Ian Sample, The Guardian | 07.04.2024

Biological models of human embryos that can develop heartbeats, spinal cords and other distinctive features will be governed by a ...

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By Robert F. Service, Science | 07.04.2024

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Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two gene therapy procedures...

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By Justin McCurry, The Guardian | 07.03.2024

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Japan’s supreme...

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By Gilma Avalos, NBC | 07.03.2024

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The dream of becoming parents is turning into a nightmare for hundreds of people...