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
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New genetic sleuthing tools helped track down the Golden State Killer suspect

By Tina Hesman Saey, Science News [cites CGS' Katie Hasson] | 04.29.2018

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Genomics
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The Golden State Killer Is Tracked Through a Thicket of DNA, and Experts Shudder

By Gina Kolata and Heather Murphy, The New York Times | 04.27.2018

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Technologies
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How a Genealogy Website Led to the Alleged Golden State Killer

By Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic | 04.27.2018

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Technologies
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'A full rescue’: Drug injected before birth treats rare genetic disorder

By Eric Boodman, STAT | 04.25.2018

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Technologies
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Patient lawsuits, federal investigations and a 'virtual' PhD: Inside a would-be stem cell empire

By Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times | 04.24.2018

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U.S. Federal
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Are Our Genes Really Our Fate? DNA’s Visual Culture and the Construction of Genetic Truth

By Kathleen Pierce, Nursing Clio | 04.24.2018

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Genomics
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In human cells, scientists find DNA that looks like a twisted knot instead of a double helix

By Deborah Netburn, Los AngelesTimes | 04.23.2018

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Technologies
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23ANDME Wants You To Share Even More Health Data

By Megan Molteni, Wired | 04.20.2018

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Public Opinion