DIY Biohackers Stand Up to the FDA, Despite Warnings
Flying in the face of warnings from the FDA about DIY gene therapy, two companies have stated they’ll continue to offer DNA-altering materials to the public.
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5 Things to Read Instead Of…
Warming up for the weekend, we have a review of gene therapy, the lab of the future, and schools paving the way for big data analytics.
To Promote Electronic Medical Records, Focus on Privacy
Privacy concerns keep most patients from signing up to electronically share their medical records with healthcare providers, according to new study.
How Safe is Our Data That’s Collected in DNA-Home Tests?
Although DNA-home testing is getting a lot more accessible for the everyday person, Senator Chuck Schumer claims doing so is more dangerous than we think.
For the First Time in History, We’re No Longer Slaves to Our Genetics
Josiah Zayner, the scientist who left NASA to bring genetic engineering to consumers has modified his own genome with CRISPR (true DIY style).
DNA Targeted Warfare
The Kremlin, Russia’s centre of government, is alleging that their citizens’ DNA is being collected by foreign agents and sent abroad for analysis.
“Many Accepted Paradigms in Biology aren’t Accurate” – Ying Kai Chan
Kai tells us how he would like to see the woolly mammoth brought back, and that he would help George Church raising the baby mammoth.
Disputed DNA Analysis Software’s Code Open for Inspection by the Public
The source code for a crime lab program has been made available, exposing to public scrutiny a disputed technique for analysing complex DNA evidence.
Genetics Specialists’ Views on Genome Editing
Genetics professionals around the globe hold varying views on genome editing in humans, agreeing with the general public on some aspects, according to survey.
De-Extinction of the Woolly Mammoth: U.S. and Korea in Race to Clone Extinct Beast
U.S.’ Church Lab and South Korea’s Sooam Biotech are both attempting to resurrect the woolly mammoth, and only one can be first.
Front Line Genomics Magazine Issue 14 – ASHG 2017
In this issue of the magazine we head to Orlando, Florida, for the largest genetics meeting in the world: welcome to ASHG 2017.
Kuwait Revokes Mandatory DNA Database
Kuwait has revoked a proposed law that would have required all citizens and visitors to submit samples of their DNA, following fears of data abuse.
Festival of Genomics in Boston: Survival Guide
Heading to the Festival of Genomics in Boston next week? We’ve got you covered with this handy Festival survival guide, giving you all the top tips.
A Day in the Life: Promoting & Protecting Medical Decision-Making
Jessica is a biomedical ethicist and patient advocate who specialises in healthcare and ethics issues facing rare disease patients and families.
Craig Venter: Anonymity of DNA Donors is a “False Promise”
Using an algorithm, scientists have been able to construct a ‘genetic mugshot’ by linking people’s genetic information to their facial features.
