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

Book Review: Altered Inheritance—CRISPR and the Ethics of Human Genome Editing

By Gina Maranto, Guest Contributor | 11.15.2019
Biopolitical Times
Human Genetic Modification

Climate Crisis, Designer Babies, Our Common Future

By CGS Staff | 11.13.2019
Biopolitical Times
Human Genetic Modification
Colorful bands indicating DNA test results against a dark blue background

The World's First Gattaca Baby Tests Are Finally Here

By Antonio Regalado, MIT Technology Review | 11.08.2019

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Assisted Reproduction
A row of babies in hospital cots swaddled in pink and blue blankets

Sequencing the Genome of Every UK Baby Would Be an Ethical Minefield

By Clare Wilson, New Scientist | 11.07.2019

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Genomics
Human egg being penetrated by a needle for IVF

From Assisted Hatching to Embryo Glue, Most IVF ‘Add-ons’ Rest on Shaky Science, Studies Find

By Sharon Begley, STAT | 11.05.2019

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Assisted Reproduction
Office building with 23andMe logo

Your DNA Profile is Private? A Florida Judge Just Said Otherwise

By Kashmir Hill and Heather Murphy, The New York Times | 11.05.2019

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Genomics

Another $5.5 Billion for the California Stem Cell Agency?

By Pete Shanks | 11.04.2019
Biopolitical Times
Stem Cells
Rainbow double helix

Controversial ‘Gay Gene’ App Provokes Fears of a Genetic Wild West

By Emily Maxmen, Nature | 10.29.2019

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Genomics