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
A bent golden pocket watch rests on a stack of US dollar bills.

$5 Billion Bond Measure: California Stem Cell Agency Sets a Course to Secure Its Financial Future

By David Jensen, California Stem Cell Report | 12.14.2017

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Stem Cells

Biopolitical News Highlights of 2017

By Center for Genetics and Society | 12.14.2017
Biopolitical Times
Assisted Reproduction
Gray scale photo of a pregnant stomach. Two hands hold the belly along the top and bottom. The belly appears cracked.

The cruel irony of IVF

By Clare Goldwin, Daily Mail | 12.13.2017

Aggregated News

Reproductive Justice, Health & Rights
Microscopic close-up of an eight-cell embryo.

CRISPR gene editing moved into new territory in 2017

By Tina Hesman Saey, ScienceNews | 12.13.2017

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification
Colorful chart showing ATCG

DNA Discrimination: Fixing the Fears of Genetic Testing

By Olivia Nash, Brown Political Review Magazine | 12.13.2017

Aggregated News

Genomics
Several labeled test tubes are positioned on a rack, with a person's hand reading for one.

Genetic sequencing is the future of medicine

By Craig Venter, Washington Post | 12.13.2017

Aggregated News

Genomics

Nature Biotechnology Special Focus on “Humans 2.0”

By Katie Hasson | 12.12.2017
Biopolitical Times
Assisted Reproduction
Gray scale photo of an adult hand holding baby's foot.

IVF tourism: The Chinese women travelling to Australia for a baby

By Rosemary Bolger, SBS News | 12.12.2017

Aggregated News

Global Governance