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
Senator Schumer stands behind a podium, surrounded by press.

Senator calls for more scrutiny of home DNA test industry

By Daniella Silva, NBC News | 11.26.2017

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Genomics
A corn plant springs up from the soil.

US Military Is Working to Turn Plants Into a Network of Environmental Spies

By David Nield, Science Alert | 11.23.2017

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Synthetic Biology
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Russia Considers Ban on ‘Immoral’ Commercial Surrogacy Industry

By Anastasia Maunilova, News Deeply | 11.23.2017

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Assisted Reproduction
Scanning electromicrograph of an HIV-infected T cell

Why I injected myself with an untested gene therapy

By Jessica Lussenhop, BBC | 11.21.2017

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Human Genetic Modification

Gene Drive Hits Speed Bump

By Pete Shanks | 11.21.2017
Biopolitical Times
Technologies
A nurse examines a newborn baby through an incubator.

Fertility treatments are becoming a financial and physical risk for many Americans

By Sophie Bearman, CNBC | 11.20.2017

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Assisted Reproduction
Close up of a runner, running up cement stairs.

I Paid $300 for DNA-based fitness advice and all I got was junk science

By Angela Chen, The Verge | 11.20.2017

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Genomics
Gloved hands touch an illuminated image of molecular DNA feature on gel.

This Can’t Be Good: Genealogy Companies Say They’re Willing to Give Law Enforcement Your DNA

By Angela Helm, The Root | 11.19.2017

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Biotech & Pharma