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

DNA Tests Are Uncovering the True Prevalence of Incest

By Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic | 03.18.2024

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Society

Engineering the Microbiome: CRISPR Leads the Way

By Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, The Scientist | 03.15.2024

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Human Genetic Modification

CRISPR Gene Drives and the Future of Evolution

By Hannah Thomasy, The Scientist | 03.15.2024

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification

Vertex Fails to Convince UK Watchdog of CRISPR Therapy Casgevy’s Value

By Nick Paul Taylor, BioSpace | 03.14.2024

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Genomics

New way for states to cover pricey gene therapies will start with sickle cell disease

By Nada Hassanein, New Jersey Monitor | 03.14.2024

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U.S. Federal

Germline Editing: Made in Germany?

By Isabelle Bartram, Guest Contributor | 03.13.2024

Biopolitical Times

Assisted Reproduction

Sickle Cell Patients Face a Tough Choice: Be Cured or Have Kids

By Gerry Smith, Bloomberg | 03.12.2024

Aggregated News

Human Genetic Modification

Montana Man Pleads Guilty to Creating Massive Franken-Sheep With Cloned Animal Parts

By Matt Novak, Gizmodo | 03.12.2024

Aggregated News

Animal Biotechnologies