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

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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
A pregnant person stands close to a baby's crib.

With Fertility Rate in China Low, Some Press to Legalize Births Outside Marriage

By Didi Kirsten Tatlow, The New York Times | 11.17.2016

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Bioethics
Silver US Mail box, with the statement, "Approved by the Post-Master General." In the background of mailbox are leaves from a bush.

Abortion-By-Mail Study Outrages Opponents

By Phil Galewitz, KQED California Healthline | 11.16.2016

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U.S. States
Microscopic image of nerological cells-- as an example of nondividing cells.

DNA-editing breakthrough could fix 'broken genes' in the brain, delay ageing and cure incurable diseases

By Ian Johnston, The Independent [UK] | 11.16.2016

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Eugenics
Blueprint image of crystal structure of Cas9 in complex with guide RNA and "Target DNA"

CRISPR gene-editing tested in a person for the first time

By David Cyranoski, Nature News | 11.15.2016

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Human Genetic Modification
Several blood bags are filled.

Blood from human teens rejuvenates body and brains of old mice

By Jessica Hamzelou, New Scientist | 11.15.2016

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Animal Biotechnologies
In a darkened tunnel, the silhouette of a human figure flees.

Disgraced stem-cell entrepreneur under fresh investigation

By Alison Abbott, Nature News | 11.14.2016

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Biopolitics
A person is laying with their shirt lifted, so that the stomach is visible. Gripping a syringe full of hormone medication, the needle is pointed towards the pelvic area.

Increase in IVF complications raises concerns over use of fertility drugs

By Hannah Devlin, The Guardian [US] | 11.13.2016

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Bioethics
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Stem Cell Clinics Promise Miracle Cures, but at What Cost to Patients?

By Philip Perry, Big Think | 11.13.2016

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Human Genetic Modification