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
Bird's eye view of Silicon Valley landscape.

Why Silicon Valley Keeps Getting Biotechnology Wrong

By Casey Johnston, New York Magazine | 04.18.2017

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Genomics
An adult hands open a tiny pink box, as a child hand holds two puzzle pieces.

Can Parents Sue If Their Kid Is Born With the 'Wrong' DNA?

By Kristen V. Brown, Gizmodo | 04.18.2017

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Assisted Reproduction
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Lawsuit against stem cell clinic Stemgenex can move forward, judge rules

By Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times | 04.18.2017

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Stem Cells
A male figure places his hands on a see-through digital screen. In the background are DNA strands and highlighted bones in the body.

Gene Editing Might Change What Being Human Actually Means

By Edd Gent, Singularity Hub | 04.18.2017

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Human Genetic Modification
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How safe is your DNA?

By Anne Marie Green, CBS News | 04.15.2017

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Biotech & Pharma
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A Baby or Your Money Back: All About Fertility Clinic Package Deals

By Ron Lieber, New York Times | 04.14.2017

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Biotech & Pharma
Illustrated graphic representing CRISPR as a mechanical wrench for machines. It is unscrewing and screwing in DNA strands.

University of California appeals CRISPR patent setback

By Sharon Begley, STAT | 04.13.2017

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Policies

Is Surrogacy Always a “Win-Win” situation?

By Ayesha Chatterjee, Guest Contributor | 04.13.2017
Biopolitical Times
Assisted Reproduction