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
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STEAM not STEM: Why scientists need arts training

By Richard Lachman, The Conversation | 01.17.2018

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Bioethics
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Hacking Your Own Genes: A Recipe for Disaster

By Marcy Darnovsky, Leaps Magazine | 01.17.2018

CGS-authored

Human Genetic Modification
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Designer DNA Isn’t Just for ‘Designer Babies’

By Katie Hasson, Zócalo Public Square | 01.17.2018

CGS-authored

Human Genetic Modification
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The Complicated History of Surrogacy From 'Baby M' to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

By Olivia B. Waxman, Time | 01.16.2018

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Bioethics
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Why CRISPR-Edited Food May Be in Supermarkets Sooner Than You Think

By Kristen V. Brown, Gizmodo | 01.16.2018

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Synthetic Biology
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Calif. Stem Cell Agency Has Yet to Fund an FDA-Approved Cure. Will Voters Give It $5 Billion More?

By David Gorn, KQED | 01.16.2018

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Stem Cells
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The Rise and Fall of China’s Science Superstar

By Wang Yingying, Sixth Tone | 01.15.2018

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Other Countries
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Will your baby like cilantro? These genetic tests say they can tell

By Megan Molteni, Wired | 01.15.2018

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Genomics