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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Unregulated gene therapy for longevity to launch

By Marisa Flook , BioNews | 06.29.2026

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Genetic Selection
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Autistic people aren’t afraid of genetic research – they are afraid of what scientists might do with it

By Samuelle Fajutrao Falk , The Conversation | 06.26.2026

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Human Genetic Modification
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We’ve uncovered a master gene that switches on human development

By Michael Le Page , New Scientist | 06.25.2026

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Assisted Reproduction
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Trump Administration Moves to Preserve Cells and DNA of Imperiled Species

By Carl Zimmer and Catrin Einhorn, The New York Times | 06.25.2026

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Animal Biotechnologies
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Advocacy Groups Express Mixed Views on Embryo Editing

By Ashley Smart , Undark | 06.24.2026

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Global Governance
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New human embryo editing advances require tough conversations on ethical boundaries

By Paul Knoepfler, Stat | 06.24.2026

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Genetic Selection
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Services Sold to Boost I.V.F. Odds Backed by Little Evidence, Study Finds

By Maggie Astor, The New York Times | 06.23.2026

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Animal Biotechnologies
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With Genetic Testing, How Much Information Is Too Much?

By Daniela J. Lamas, The New York Times | 06.22.2026

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Genomics