Technologies

Will Putin Prevent Rebrikov from Attempting Heritable Genome Editing?

By Pete Shanks | 10.08.2019
Biopolitical Times
The Russian molecular biologist who has been threatening to edit the genomes of embryos is getting impatient at the authorities who won't yet let him go ahead. But nothing major happens in Russia nowadays without at least passive consent from the President.
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
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Calling Embryo Editing 'Premature,' Russian Authorities Seek to Ease Fears of a Scientist Going Rogue

By Olga Dobrovidova, STAT | 10.16.2019

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification
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How Big Is the Fertility Services Sector?

By Alison Motluk, Hey Reprotech! | 10.15.2019

Aggregated News

Assisted Reproduction
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Using CRISPR to Edit Eggs, Sperm, or Embryos Does Not Save Lives

By Tina Rulli, STAT | 10.15.2019

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification
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Controversial ‘3-Parent Baby’ Fertility Technique Fails to Deliver for Older Women

By Emily Mullin, Medium One Zero [cites CGS' Marcy Darnovsky] | 10.15.2019

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Assisted Reproduction

Why Has Abuse in the IVF Industry Gone Ignored?

By Pamela Mahoney Tsigdinos | 10.15.2019
Biopolitical Times
Assisted Reproduction
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Why an IVF Bill Is the Next Fault Line for the French Republic

By Camille Robcis, The Washington Post | 10.14.2019

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Assisted Reproduction
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Critics Unmoved by Economic Report; Still Say No More Billions for California's Stem Cell Agency

By David Jensen, California Stem Cell Report | 10.10.2019

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Stem Cells
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Sperm Donor Sues Because His Medical School Misused His Sperm

By Ellen Trachman, Above The Law | 10.09.2019

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Assisted Reproduction