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
Grayscale photo of a pregnant woman holding her stomach.

Wombs-for-rent: China's underground surrogacy market is booming

By Ruchira Sharma, International Business Times | 01.02.2018

Aggregated News

Assisted Reproduction
A microphone rests on a stand and is spotlighted, against a solid black background.

The Gene-Editing Conversation

By Matthew C. Nisbet, American Scientist | 01.01.2018

Aggregated News

Society
Someone in a laboratory wears gloves on their hands, as they place a test tube filled with liquid into a centrifuge machine. Other laboratory equipment surrounds the room.

Researchers Gather Health Data For 'All Of Us'

By Richard Harris, NPR | 12.31.2017

Aggregated News

U.S. Federal
Marcy presents in front of full of lecture hall full of students

CGS classroom visits in 2017

Human Rights
A triangular warning sign posted against a wooden post. The sign is yellow, with a figurine that is slipping on water.

Stem cell clinics for heart failure: buyer be wary

By Paul J. Hauptman, STAT News | 12.29.2017

Aggregated News

U.S. Federal
An illuminated wall display featuring multi-colored letters of ATCG.

China launches world's largest human genome research project

By Deng Xiaoci, Global Times | 12.28.2017

Aggregated News

Genomics
Inside of a 23andMe packaging spit kit. On the right of the box, there is text that outlines instructions on how to submit a DNA sample. On the left, there are tools.

The Present and Future Asymmetry of Consumer Genetic Testing

By Michael Schulson , Undark | 12.28.2017

Aggregated News

Biotech & Pharma
Grayscale photo of two women who are sitting next to each other, looking at each other's smartphones.

Fertility Testing Is Big Business—But Is It Really Helping You Get Pregnant?

By Elissa Strauss, Glamour Magazine [cites CGS' Fellow Gina Maranto] | 12.28.2017

CGS-authored

Assisted Reproduction