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
Microscopic telomere

Mail-Order Tests Check Cells for Signs of Early Aging

By Melinda Beck, Wall Street Journal | 10.24.2016

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Genomics
Black and white image of the compass directions--North, East, South and West-- on the ground, with humans wearing shoes surrounding it.

CRISPR gene-editing controversy shows old ideas about East and West still prevail

By Calvin Wai-Loon Ho, Econtimes | 10.24.2016

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Media Coverage

Dangers of an Unscientific Policy Process: Why the UK’s legalization of “three-person babies” should not be the model for CRISPR

By Jessica Cussins, Biopolitical Times guest contributor | 10.24.2016
Biopolitical Times
Human Rights
A piggy bank is surrounded by one hundred dollar bills. A hand is extended to place a bill into the piggy bank.

The Cash Cow in 'Fertility' Medicine

By Pamela M Tsigdinos, Healthcare in America | 10.23.2016

Aggregated News

Assisted Reproduction
A puzzle of DNA is spotlighted, with a few puzzle pieces still missing.

The Perils and Promise of Edge Technologies

Human Genetic Modification

Just What We Need: Slicker Infertility Marketing

By Gina Maranto, Biopolitical Times guest contributor | 10.21.2016
Biopolitical Times
Media Coverage
Black Women for Wellness' promotional poster for Black Futurism event, featuring a portrait headshot of a black woman staring directly. She is filtered using a red ting, and the words "brave," "bold," and "fearless" are overlaid.

Genetics, Reproductive Health, Science & the Future

Human Genetic Modification
With dark surroundings, a human-like character approaches a white door.

First Spindle Nuclear Transfer Baby Has Low Mutant DNA Load

By Kate Johnson, Medscape | 10.20.2016

Aggregated News

Reproductive Justice, Health & Rights