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.
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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

On the Status of Women, Chimeras, and Eugenics in Today’s World

By Pete Shanks | 11.24.2020
Biopolitical Times
Genomics
Technician in a forensics lab

Prince George’s will use DNA registries to solve cold cases through new DOJ grant

By Katie Mettler, Washington Post | 11.19.2020

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In vitro eggs

False Labor

By Lena Dunham, Harper's Magazine | 11.18.2020

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Assisted Reproduction
A Down's boy with dad

The Last Children of Down Syndrome

By Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic | 11.18.2020

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Genetic Selection
Surveillance camera

Resisting the rise of facial recognition

By Antoaneta Roussi, Nature | 11.18.2020

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Abortion provider changes name over Marie Stopes eugenics link

By News, BBC | 11.17.2020

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Society
$100 bills

California’s vote to revive controversial stem-cell institute sparks debate

By Nidhi Subbaraman, Nature | 11.16.2020

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Stem Cells

CIRM May Be on the Verge of Winning

By Pete Shanks | 11.12.2020
Biopolitical Times
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