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
Double helix angled in the corner

Human Germline Genome Editing: An ‘Impressive’ Sleight of Hand?

By Francoise Baylis, Impact Ethics | 02.17.2017

Aggregated News

Bioethics
A test tube rack is filled with lab samples. A gloved hand picks up one container among them.

The Privacy Delusions Of Genetic Testing

By Peter Pitts, Forbes | 02.15.2017

Aggregated News

Biotech & Pharma

Henrietta Lacks' family wants compensation for her cells

By Andrea K. McDaniels, Baltimore Sun | 02.15.2017

Aggregated News

Patents & Other IP
Screenshot of Titanovo's testing kit advertisement for measuring telomeres as indicators for health information.

The Next Pseudoscience Health Craze Is All About Genetics

By Kristen V. Brown, Gizmodo | 02.15.2017

Aggregated News

Biotech & Pharma
Two white officers handcuff a young black teen on the side of the police vehicle.

SDPD Finds a Way Around State Law Limiting DNA Collection From Juveniles

By Kelly Davis, Voice of San Diego | 02.15.2017

Aggregated News

U.S. States
A statue of two male scientists in lab coats. The figures seem to be connected by holding a strand of DNA.

Broad Institute prevails in heated dispute over CRISPR patents

By Sharon Begley, STAT | 02.15.2017

Aggregated News

Biotech & Pharma
Embryo, with 5 visible cells.

Scientific Panel Says Editing Heritable Human Genes Could Be OK In The Future

By Rob Stein, NPR [cites Marcy Darnovsky] | 02.14.2017

Aggregated News

Bioethics
A male lab technician in a red coat and a blue face mask sits at a desk. He is concentrated on inserting a sample of DNA from a pipette into a test tube. A test tube rack is placed on his desk along with a hazardous waste basket and other equipment.

Conflicting Views on a Wider Police Use of DNA

By Eli Rosenberg, The New York Times | 02.10.2017

Aggregated News

U.S. States