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

Aggregated News

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

Aggregated News

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

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Embryo Research To Reduce Need For In Vitro Fertilization Raises Ethical Concerns

By Rob Stein, NPR | 01.15.2020

Aggregated News

Assisted Reproduction

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Should We Alter the Human Genome? Let Democracy Decide

By Krishanu Saha, J. Benjamin Hurlbut & Sheila Jasanoff , Scientific American | 01.15.2020

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification

Reactions to Jail Sentences for “CRISPR Babies” Scientists, and What Comes Next

By Pete Shanks | 01.09.2020

Biopolitical Times

Human Genetic Modification

Buyer Beware: A Maryland Surrogacy Agency Was Scamming Vulnerable Hopeful Parents

By Ellen Trachman, Above the Law | 01.08.2020

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Reproductive Justice, Health & Rights

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The U.S. Government’s Mass Collection of Immigrant DNA Hints at Surveillance Future

By Emily Mullin, Medium One Zero [cites CGS' Katie Hasson] | 01.08.2020

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Genomics

He Jiankui speaking at the the international genome editing summit in Hong Kong

Scientific Ethics and Gene Edited Babies

By Françoise Baylis, The Boston Globe | 01.05.2020

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Human Genetic Modification

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Prison Sentence for Creator of First CRISPR Babies Reignites Ethical Debate

By Françoise Baylis, The Conversation | 01.05.2020

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification

Chinese Bioethicists: He Jiankui’s Crime is More than Illegal Medical Practice

By Ruipeng Lei and Renzong Qiu, The Hastings Center Bioethics Forum | 01.04.2020

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Human Genetic Modification