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

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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
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Base editing, a new form of gene therapy, sharply lowers bad cholesterol in clinical trial

By Jocelyn Kaiser, Science | 11.12.2023

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Human Genetic Modification
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First live birth of a chimeric monkey is a technical feat, but pushes ethical boundaries

By Helen Floersh, Fierce Biotech | 11.10.2023

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Animal Biotechnologies
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Exploring danger, possibilities of genetic editing

By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register | 11.10.2023

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Genomics
a sickle cell

What if a CRISPR cure isn’t such an easy choice?

By Ned Pagliarulo and Shaun Lucas, BioPharma Dive | 11.08.2023

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Human Genetic Modification
vials of blood

New Jersey Keeps Newborn DNA for 23 Years. Parents Are Suing

By Emily Mullin, Wired | 11.08.2023

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Policies
human brain connected to electrical circuits

The Gates Foundation’s new AI initiative: attempting to leapfrog global health inequalities?

By Jonathan Shaffer, Arsenii Alenichev, and Marlyn C. Faure, BMJ Global Health | 11.03.2023

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A "Post-Human" Future?
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US FDA’s Confidence In Gene Editing Safety Growing Enough That Regulatory Bar May Be Lowered

By Derrick Gingery, Pink Sheet | 11.01.2023

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Genomics
sickle cell

Panel Says That Innovative Sickle Cell Cure Is Safe Enough for Patients

By Gina Kolata, The New York Times | 10.31.2023

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Human Genetic Modification