Society

U.S. Government Plans to Collect DNA from Detained Immigrants

By Caitlin Dickerson, The New York Times | 10.02.2019

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The Department of Homeland Security said it would begin collecting genetic data on hundreds of thousands of immigrants in federal detention facilities.
Genomics

A New Book Offers an Introduction to the Ethical Dimensions of Germline Gene Editing

By Adam Hayden, Science | 09.30.2019

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With Altered Inheritance, bioethicist Françoise Baylis has authored a vivid call to action that “aims to bridge the divides between theory, science, politics, and practice.”
Human Genetic Modification

It’s Past Time to Compensate Survivors of Eugenic Sterilization

By Emily Galpern | 09.25.2019
Biopolitical Times
Each passing year, more people die who would be eligible for reparations after involuntary sterilization in California.
Reproductive Justice, Health & Rights

Dr. Stuart Newman: “It Seems to Me That We Are Headed for A Techno-Eugenic Future”

By Mohsen Abdelmoumen, American Herald Tribune | 09.05.2019

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Prospective people are not any doctor’s patient, nor are they any future parent’s property to be made to order.
Animal Biotechnologies
In a darkened tunnel, the silhouette of a human figure flees.

Disgraced stem-cell entrepreneur under fresh investigation

By Alison Abbott, Nature News | 11.14.2016

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Biopolitics
A person is laying with their shirt lifted, so that the stomach is visible. Gripping a syringe full of hormone medication, the needle is pointed towards the pelvic area.

Increase in IVF complications raises concerns over use of fertility drugs

By Hannah Devlin, The Guardian [US] | 11.13.2016

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Bioethics
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Stem Cell Clinics Promise Miracle Cures, but at What Cost to Patients?

By Philip Perry, Big Think | 11.13.2016

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Human Genetic Modification
Logo of Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) located on wall of office.

ACCC puts IVF clinics 'on notice' over misleading success rate claims

By Madeleine Morris, ABC [Australia] | 11.13.2016

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Other Countries
Mike Pence speaks in front of podium, with CPAC American Conservative Union banner.

Stem Cell Researchers Anxious About Trump Presidency

By Gillian Mohney, ABC News | 11.11.2016

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Bioethics
Portrait of Mitalipov

San Diego Scientists Help Develop New Twist On In Vitro Fertilization

By David Wagner, KPBS | 11.10.2016

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Human Rights
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!"

I’m a disabled American. Trump’s policies will be a disaster for people like me.

By Ari Ne'eman, Vox | 11.09.2016

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Bioethics
DNA Microarray

Sorry, that DNA test doesn't make you indigenous

By The 180 with Jim Brown, CBC Radio | 11.06.2016

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Biopolitics