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

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
Illustration of scientists constructing DNA

Rewriting Our Genes Is Easier Than Ever. That Doesn't Mean We Should Do It.

By Sarah Ruth Bates, WBUR Boston | 01.03.2020

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification
Artistic rendering of DNA being severed by CRISPR

Scientist Behind First CRISPR-Modified Babies Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

By Theresa Machemer, Smithsonian Magazine [Cites CGS' Marcy Darnovsky] | 12.31.2019

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification

CGS Year In Review: The Fight for Genetic Justice in 2019

By CGS Staff | 12.31.2019
Biopolitical Times
Assisted Reproduction
Gloved hand drops liquid into a vial labeled CRISPR

Chinese Researcher Who Created Gene-Edited Babies Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison

By Merrit Kennedy, NPR [Cites CGS' Marcy Darnovsky] | 12.30.2019

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification

CGS Statement on Prison Term for "CRISPR Babies" Scientist He Jiankui

By CGS Staff | 12.30.2019
Biopolitical Times
Human Genetic Modification
He Jiankui wearing blue shirt

Chinese Scientist Who Genetically Edited Babies Gets 3 Years in Prison

By Sui-Lee Wee, The New York Times | 12.30.2019

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification

The Best of Biopolitical Times: 2019 Edition

By CGS | 12.24.2019
Biopolitical Times
Policies
human egg under a microscope

What Happened to All Those Frozen Eggs?

By Sarah Elizabeth Richards, The New York Times | 12.21.2019

Aggregated News

Assisted Reproduction