Technologies

China tightens its regulation of some human gene editing, labeling it ‘high-risk’

By Dennis Normile, Science | 02.28.2019

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In the wake of the shocking news that one of its scientists had produced genetically altered babies, the Chinese government this week issued draft regulations that would require national approval for clinical research involving gene editing and other “high-risk biomedical...

Human Genetic Modification

The New, Invasive Ways Women Are Encouraged to Freeze Their Eggs

By Amanda Mull, The Atlantic | 03.04.2019

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One of the Instagram ads for Extend Fertility, a New York–based egg-freezing service for women, presents two images. First, there’s a hand with freshly manicured nails, followed by a sassy pink cartoon of a human egg with big eyes and...

Assisted Reproduction

Genetically modifying future children isn’t just wrong. It would harm all of us

By Marcy Darnovsky, The Guardian | 07.17.2018

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The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has taken what it clearly regards as a brave new step: it has openly...

Human Genetic Modification

Designer babies aren’t futuristic. They’re already here.

By Laura Hercher, MIT Technology Review | 10.22.2018

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At first, Matthew assumed the weakness in his knee was the sort of orthopedic nuisance that happens when you turn...

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Act Now on CRISPR Babies

By Editors, Nature | 06.11.2019

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Technologies

No One Should Own Our Genes

By Pete Shanks | 06.11.2019
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Genomics

CGS Statement on Russian Biologist's Plan to Produce Gene-Edited Babies

By CGS | 06.11.2019
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Russian Biologist Plans More CRISPR-edited Babies

By David Cyranoski, Nature | 06.10.2019

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We Don't Need More Reasons to Reject Heritable Genome Modification

By Katie Hasson, The Hill | 06.10.2019

Op-Ed

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CRISPR Regulation

By Marcy Darnovsky, ISSUES in Science and Technology | 06.05.2019

Op-Ed

Technologies

What Rider? Why the June 4 House Appropriations Committee Decision Matters

By Adrienne van der Valk | 06.05.2019
Biopolitical Times
Human Genetic Modification
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Controversial U.S. Bill Would Lift Supreme Court Ban on Patenting Human Genes

By Kelly Servick, Science | 06.04.2019

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