Technologies

Will Putin Prevent Rebrikov from Attempting Heritable Genome Editing?

By Pete Shanks | 10.08.2019
Biopolitical Times
The Russian molecular biologist who wants to edit the genomes of human embryos is getting impatient with authorities who won't yet let him go ahead.
Policies

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

'Rapid DNA' Promises Breakthroughs in Solving Crimes. So Why Does It Face a Backlash?

By Maura Dolan, Los Angeles Times | 09.25.2019

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As applications of advancing DNA forensics continue to become more accessible, some worry that police may misuse this technology.
Genomics

Despite Calls for a Moratorium, More ‘Three-Parent’ Babies Expected Soon

By Emily Mullin, One Zero | 09.16.2019

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At least 10 babies have been born to apparently infertile women as a result of a controversial in vitro fertilization...

Assisted Reproduction

Movie Review: Human Nature

By Pete Shanks | 04.02.2020
Biopolitical Times
Genomics

Social Distancing with Extra Time? Catch Up on These Free CGS Resources.

By CGS Staff | 03.24.2020
Biopolitical Times
Assisted Reproduction
World wrapped with GACT pattern

Heritable Human Genome Editing Is Not Inevitable

By Donna Dickenson, Katie Hasson & Marcy Darnovsky, Project Syndicate | 03.17.2020

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Human Genetic Modification
adult and child holding hands

Students' Genes Cannot Accurately Predict Educational Achievement

By University of Bristol, Phys Org | 03.11.2020

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Genomics
close-up photo of a researcher wearing a mask

Want to Do Better Science? Admit You’re Not Objective

By Angela Saini, Nature | 03.09.2020

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Society
women in hospital bed

Curing HIV and sickle cell falls short if the most vulnerable populations are left out

By Francis S Collins, Fortune | 03.08.2020

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Society

'Perspectives' on Heritable Human Genome Editing

By Pete Shanks | 03.06.2020
Biopolitical Times
Human Genetic Modification
CRISPR in a vial

Doctors Try 1st CRISPR Editing in the Body for Blindness

By The Associated Press, The New York Times | 03.04.2020

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Human Genetic Modification