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

Aggregated News

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

Assisted Reproduction

Gene-edited Enhancements for Sale in Ukraine?

By Pete Shanks | 04.28.2021

Biopolitical Times

Human Genetic Modification

Perfect: An Interview with the Playwright

By Marcy Darnovsky | 04.27.2021

Biopolitical Times

Assisted Reproduction

An experimental gene therapy was little Alissa's only hope. Now, instead of certain death, she faces an uncertain future.

By Karen Weintraub, USA Today | 04.25.2021

Aggregated News

Animal Biotechnologies

Reversible Gene Editing Is On The Horizon

By Amanda Winkler, Freethink | 04.24.2021

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification

Bayer plots big cell therapy building as master plan for Berkeley site moves forward

By Ron Leuty, San Francisco Business Times [cites CGS' Marcy Darnovsky] | 04.22.2021

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification

Standard IVF is fine for most people. So why are so many offered an expensive sperm injection they don’t need?

By Robert Norman and Ben W. Moi, The Conversation | 04.22.2021

Aggregated News

Assisted Reproduction

Paradise altered: EPA approves first release of genetically modified mosquitoes in Florida Keys

By Taylor White, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists | 04.19.2021

Aggregated News

Animal Biotechnologies

The Lost Embryos

By Katherine Rosman, The New York Times | 04.16.2021

Aggregated News

Assisted Reproduction