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
He Jiankui speaking at the the international genome editing summit in Hong Kong

Scientific Ethics and Gene Edited Babies

By Françoise Baylis, The Boston Globe | 01.05.2020

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Human Genetic Modification
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Prison Sentence for Creator of First CRISPR Babies Reignites Ethical Debate

By Françoise Baylis, The Conversation | 01.05.2020

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Human Genetic Modification
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Chinese Bioethicists: He Jiankui’s Crime is More than Illegal Medical Practice

By Ruipeng Lei and Renzong Qiu, The Hastings Center Bioethics Forum | 01.04.2020

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

By Marcy Darnovsky and Katie Hasson
Genetic Selection
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

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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

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Human Genetic Modification

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

By CGS Staff | 12.31.2019
Biopolitical Times
Assisted Reproduction
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Chinese Researcher Who Created Gene-Edited Babies Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison

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

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Human Genetic Modification