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

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...

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They Answered an Ad for Surrogates, and Found Themselves in a Nightmare

By Sarah A. Topol, The New York Times Magazine | 12.14.2025

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The Chinese Billionaires Having Dozens of U.S.-Born Babies Via Surrogate

By Katherine Long, Ben Foldy, and Lingling Wei, The Wall Street Journal | 12.13.2025

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U.S. Federal
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A Golden State Research Sidestep: California's Stem Cell/Gene Therapy Agency Goes for $207 Million More in Training

By David Jensen, The California Stem Cell Report | 12.11.2025

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Stem Cells
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Tech Titans Investing Millions to Create Genetically Engineered Babies

By Tina Stevens, CounterPunch | 12.11.2025

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Patents & Other IP
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Faking it without making it: The de-extinction disinfo campaign manager’s history of hype

By Jonathan Matthews, GMWatch | 12.11.2025

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Animal Biotechnologies
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A Surrogacy Firm Told Parents-to-Be Their Money Was Safe. Suddenly, It Vanished.

By Sarah Kliff, The New York Times | 12.10.2025

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U.S. Federal
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‘Have your best baby!’: The genetics company promoting smart, tall babies

By Josie Ensor, The Times | 12.09.2025

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Genomics
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Mike Johnson strips military IVF coverage from defense bill – report

By Carter Sherman, The Guardian | 12.08.2025

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