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

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
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Stop overselling GM on yield, warns plant breeding researcher

By Claire Robinson, GMWatch | 09.26.2023

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Patents & Other IP
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Designer babies

By Elayne Clift, Rutland Herald | 09.23.2023

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Human Genetic Modification
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China’s quest for human genetic data spurs fears of a DNA arms race

By Joby Warrick and Cate Brown, The Washington Post | 09.22.2023

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Policies
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Genetically Modified Pig’s Heart Is Transplanted Into a Second Patient

By Roni Cayrn Rabin, The New York Times | 09.22.2023

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Animal Biotechnologies
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One in 18 babies born in Australia are conceived via IVF, latest data shows

By Natasha May, The Guardian | 09.22.2023

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Assisted Reproduction
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Why is Mexico standing up to bigger neighbours US, Canada on corn?

By Natalie Alcoba, Al Jazeera | 09.22.2023

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Synthetic Biology

Natalism and Hipster Eugenics

By Pete Shanks | 09.21.2023
Biopolitical Times
Global Governance
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Eugenics and the Human/Animal Divide in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

By Leigha McReynolds, Tor | 09.19.2023

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Society