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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Gene therapy shows promise against blood-clotting disease

By Marilynn Marchione, Associated Press | 12.07.2017

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Genomics
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Scientists use CRISPR to turn genes on without editing their DNA

By Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times | 12.07.2017

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Genomics
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Argentine woman stolen as a newborn baby 40 years ago by the country's former dictatorship is reunited with her relatives after DNA testing

By Kelly McLaughlin, Daily Mail | 12.06.2017

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Genomics
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Secrets of IVF: high rate of failure and heavy toll on mental health

By Sheila Wayman, Irish Times | 12.05.2017

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Assisted Reproduction
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Investors see big money in infertility. And they’re transforming the industry

By Rebecca Robbins, STAT | 12.04.2017

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Assisted Reproduction
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Fertility clinics are fudging IVF stats to look more successful

By Jessica Hamzelou, New Scientist | 11.29.2017

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Assisted Reproduction
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Genetically Engineering Yourself Sounds Like a Horrible Idea—But This Guy Is Doing It Anyway

By Kristen V. Brown, Gizmodo | 11.29.2017

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Human Genetic Modification
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Gene Therapy Shows Promise For A Growing List Of Diseases

By Rob Stein, NPR | 11.29.2017

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Genomics