Genetically Engineered Monkeys are Being Used in Autism Studies
Scientists are now genetically engineering monkeys using CRISPR in an attempt to understand how autism affects the brain.
Ethics
The Frightening Extent of Sexual Harassment in STEM
A report published on Tuesday highlights the frightening extent of sexual harassment in STEM, showing that it remains prevalent and largely unchanged.
Prominent Salk Scientist Resigns After Harassment Allegations
Leading cancer and gene therapy scientist, Inder Verma, has resigned from the Salk Insitute for Biological Studies in San Diego, California.
Singapore Could be the Second Country to Legalise Three Parent IVF, and With a New Method Too
Singapore could become the second country to legalise MRT but they are considering a new method that differs from the two currently legal in the UK.
Scientists Fear ‘Reprogrammed’ Stem Cells to Mend Human Hearts is Being Rushed to Market
Japanese scientists now have permission to treat people who have heart disease with cells produced by a revolutionary reprogramming technique, which excites researchers. But some fear the therapy will be rushed to market.
Gene Editing 101: 2018 Edition
Free download: This guide will discuss the gene editing tools currently available and how they can be used to manipulate genomic sequences, as well as the real world applications that put these tools to use.
Synthetic Biologists: Do They Need a License?
A recent article that appeared in the New York Times about DIY biology and biohacking, has sparked controversy and raises questions about biosecurity, and the regulation of synthetic biology.
As D.I.Y. Gene Editing Gains Popularity, ‘Someone Is Going to Get Hurt’
A great look at the concerns over DIY Gene Editing in The New York Times.
AI In Healthcare And Research: The Ethical Issues
Nuffield Council on Bioethics has released a briefing note covering the ethical considerations of AI in healthcare.
Genetics Pioneer, George Church Wants to Reverse Ageing Using Gene Therapy
George Church’s idea is to “have the body and mind of a 22-year-old but the experience of a 130-year-old,” and himself might be one of the first volunteers to try the approach in humans.
Is Your Genome Really Your Own? The Public and Forensic Value of DNA
Technologies for amplifying, sequencing and matching DNA have created new opportunities in genomic science. But there are ethical and social implications.
Your Genome May Have Already Been Hacked
When you send off a cheek swab to one of the private genome companies, you may sacrifice not just your own privacy but that of your family and your ancestors.
Weekend Reads, week 17
This week in weekend reads: Pig brains being kept alive outside bodies, the ethics of experimenting with human brain tissue, and how writing about the link between genes and educational attainment can be dangerous…
Can China Up Their Bioethics Game?
China might be the frontrunners when it comes to medical advances, but questions surrounding their ethical lapses, hinders their successes.
FDA Launches Criminal Investigation Into Unauthorized Herpes Vaccine Research
In a rare move, the agency is looking into whether Southern Illinois University allowed experimental vaccine research to occur on university grounds—without safety precautions.
