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

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
Cover of "The Genetic Lottery" by Kathryn Page Harden

Does it really matter if you win or lose the genetic lottery?

By Joseph L Graves Jr, The Lancet | 01.01.2022

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Genetic Selection
a pregnant woman in exam room talks to man in white coat w/ clipboard

When They Warn of Rare Disorders, These Prenatal Tests Are Usually Wrong

By Sarah Kliff and Aatish Bhatia, The New York Times | 01.01.2022

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Assisted Reproduction

The USDA’s new labeling for genetically modified foods goes into effect Jan. 1. Here’s what you need to know.

By Laura Reiley, The Washington Post | 01.01.2022

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Policies
sickled and round red blood cells

First sickle cell patient treated with CRISPR gene-editing still thriving

By Rob Stein, NPR | 12.31.2021

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Human Genetic Modification

Some Notable 2021 Blog Posts

By CGS | 12.31.2021
Biopolitical Times
Human Genetic Modification
Images of cells, including sickle cell

Sickle Cell Math Is Brutally Simple, but Not Widely Taught

By Gina Kolata, The New York Times | 12.28.2021

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Genetic Selection

Your DNA Test Could Send a Relative to Jail

By Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, The New York Times Magazine | 12.27.2021

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Bioethics

A Popular Test Claims to Boost I.V.F. Success. The Science Is Unclear.

By Amy Klein, The New York Times | 12.18.2021

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Assisted Reproduction