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

'Rapid DNA' Promises Breakthroughs in Solving Crimes. So Why Does It Face a Backlash?

By Maura Dolan, Los Angeles Times | 09.25.2019

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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

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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

A Tipping Point for DNA Tests and Surveillance Technologies?

By Pete Shanks | 01.28.2020
Biopolitical Times
Genomics
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DNA Collection at the Border Threatens the Privacy of All Americans

By Daniel I. Morales, Natalie Ram and Jessica L. Roberts, The New York Times | 01.23.2020

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Genomics
23andMe test packaging, green with green, blue, and red accents

23andMe Laid Off 100 Employees Due to Slowing DNA Kit Sales

By Rani Molla, Vox | 01.23.2020

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Genomics
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Embryo Research To Reduce Need For In Vitro Fertilization Raises Ethical Concerns

By Rob Stein, NPR | 01.15.2020

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Assisted Reproduction
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Should We Alter the Human Genome? Let Democracy Decide

By Krishanu Saha, J. Benjamin Hurlbut & Sheila Jasanoff , Scientific American | 01.15.2020

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Human Genetic Modification
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Genetic Justice: Identity and Equality in the Biotech Age

By Katie Hasson and Marcy Darnovsky, Development Journal | 01.14.2020

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification
A Border Patrol agent takes a man into custody

You Need a Good Reason to Curb Privacy. None Exists for Collecting DNA at the Border.

By The Washington Post Editorial Board, The Washington Post | 01.11.2020

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Genomics

Reactions to Jail Sentences for “CRISPR Babies” Scientists, and What Comes Next

By Pete Shanks | 01.09.2020
Biopolitical Times
Human Genetic Modification