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

Aggregated News

At least 10 babies have been born to apparently infertile women as a result of a controversial in vitro fertilization...

Assisted Reproduction
Photos of Stuart Newman and Tina Stevens and the cover of their book, Biotech Juggernaut

Risking Women’s Health, While Widening the Door to Techno-Eugenics

By Tina Stevens and Stuart Newman, CounterPunch | 09.26.2019

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Assisted Reproduction
gloved hand holding a forensic DNA result

'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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Genomics
gloved hand holding a vial of stem cells with tweezers

Rogue Stem Cell Clinics Come Under Microscope as California Considers Oversight

By Erin Allday, San Francisco Chronicle | 09.18.2019

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Stem Cells
A gloved hand drops material to a vial labeled CRISPR

In a CRISPR First, Therapy Intended to Cure HIV Patient Appears Safe — Though Ineffective

By Sharon Begley, STAT | 09.11.2019

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification
gloved hands handling lab equipment

DNA Company Tampered With Results, Former Employees Say

By Kristen V Brown, Bloomberg Business Week | 09.11.2019

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Genomics
dozens of human sperm swimming

‘There’s No Such Thing as Anonymity’: With Consumer DNA Tests, Sperm Banks Reconsider Long-held Promises to Donors

By Meghana Keshavan, STAT | 09.11.2019

Aggregated News

Assisted Reproduction
embryos on a monitor next to a large microscope

Scientists Create A Device That Can Mass-Produce Human Embryoids

By Rob Stein, NPR | 09.11.2019

Aggregated News

Synthetic Biology

$5.5 Billion Stem Cell Ballot Measure: California Backers Taking First Formal Step This Month

By David Jensen, California Stem Cell Report | 09.10.2019

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Stem Cells