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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Folklore, Gene Editing, and the Twittersphere: #CRISPRfacts and #Gattaca

Society
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Bioethics Panels Open Door Slightly to Germline Gene Editing

By Jeff Lyon, JAMA | 10.18.2017

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Human Genetic Modification
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What DNA Testing Companies’ Terrifying Privacy Policies Actually Mean

By Kristen V. Brown, Gizmodo | 10.18.2017

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Biotech & Pharma
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Cascade of Costs Could Push New Gene Therapy Above $1 Million Per Patient

By Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News | 10.17.2017

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Human Genetic Modification
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If a woman freezes her eggs, will her future babies be normal?

By Erin Blakemore, Washington Post | 10.15.2017

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Biotech & Pharma

In Support of Canadian Feminist Voices

By Emily Galpern, Guest Contributor | 10.13.2017
Biopolitical Times
Society
Two male scientists wearing lab coats in a laboratory looking at an illuminated board, reading the genetic code in the DNA.

Putting crime scene DNA analysis on trial

By Lauren Kirschner, ProPublica | 10.11.2017

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Bioethics
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Modifying Your Own Genes Is Just An Injection Away–If You’re Feeling Lucky

By Adele Peters, Fast Company | 10.10.2017

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Synthetic Biology