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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Intellectual property and assisted reproductive technology

By David Cyranoski, Jorge L. Contreras & Victoria T. Carrington , Nature Biotechnology | 01.18.2023

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Is Gene Therapy Delivering on Its Promises?

By Pete Shanks | 01.18.2023
Biopolitical Times
Human Genetic Modification
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Sickle Cell Cure Brings Mix of Anxiety and Hope

By Gina Kolata, The New York Times | 01.17.2023

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Society
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Scientists create genetic ‘pen’ that corrects common heart conditions

By Manuel Ansede, El País | 01.15.2023

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Human Genetic Modification

The Center for Genetics and Society: 2022 Highlights

By CGS Staff | 01.14.2023
Biopolitical Times
Policies
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A California Search: Forging a Path to Pay for Multimillion-Dollar Gene Therapies for Rare Diseases?

By David Jensen, The California Stem Cell Report | 01.11.2023

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Policies
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The entrepreneur dreaming of a factory of unlimited organs

By Antonio Regalado, MIT Technology Review | 01.11.2023

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Animal Biotechnologies
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How Police Actually Cracked the Idaho Killings Case

By Heather Tal Murphy, Slate | 01.10.2023

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Society