Will CRISPR fears fade with familiarity?
Americans have moved on from worrying about ‘test-tube babies’ – but there are still ethical challenges to resolve as reproductive technologies continue to advance.
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Human genome editing: We should all have a say
A team in the U.S. is said to have safely and effectively altered human embryos. The news is a reminder that citizens must be consulted on developments potentially affecting the future of the species.
Editing human embryos with CRISPR is moving ahead – now’s the time to work out the ethics
The news may have come as a surprise, but it probably shouldn't have. A bioethics expert walks through how big a deal this announcement is – and what we should be considering now.
When evolution and biotechnologies collide
Simple and inexpensive gene-editing technology such as CRISPR has made the creation of genetically modified organisms much easier. But could nature still keep the upper hand?
Speaking with: Professor Peter Koopman on CRISPR and the power of genome editing
William Isdale speaks with University of Queensland Professor Peter Koopman about CRISPR technology.
CRISPR controversy raises questions about gene-editing technique
A new research paper reports dangerous side effects in CRISPR-edited mice. Some scientists are pushing back, placing blame for the unwanted mutations on the experiment, not the technique.
Safe and ethical ways to edit the human genome
A new report from the National Academies of Science and Medicine outlines conditions that have to be met before gene editing that results in heritable genomic changes can be considered.
Human genome editing report strikes the right balance between risks and benefits
A report released by the US National Academies of Science and Medicine underscores the potential of gene editing and acknowledges the sensitivities in managing the ethical dimensions.
Now we can edit life itself, we need to ask how we should use such technology
It's possible to alter the make-up of a species such as a mosquito's ability to pass on the deadly malaria parasite. But we need to consider the pros and cons of such gene editing technology.
The next frontier in reproductive tourism? Genetic modification
Medical tourism for assisted reproductive technologies raises a host of legal and ethical questions.
CRISPR gene-editing controversy shows old ideas about East and West still prevail
Controversy over a Chinese study that used CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology shows how the West still looks at the East through the lens of Orientalism.
The future of genetic enhancement is not in the West
Regulations, funding and public opinion around genetically enhancing future generations vary from country to country. Here's why China may be poised to be the pioneer.
CRISPR dispute raises bigger patent issues that we’re not talking about
U.C. Berkeley and the Broad Institute are fighting to control the patents on the revolutionary gene-editing technology. But there's a lot more at stake than just who gets the credit and licensing fees.
Why we won’t be able to feed the world without GM
The concerns about genetically modified foods are well known. But when we look at population and climate projections, what happens if we don't use them to increase our food supply?
‘Kill switches’ could make genetically modified food more palatable
New research suggests how we could prevent genetically modified organisms from surviving - and potentially spreading - in the wild.
Why treat gene editing differently in two types of human cells?
The International Summit on Human Gene Editing drew a distinction between editing an individual's body cells and editing germline cells that would pass changes to future generations. Does that make sense?
Forget about designer babies – gene editing won’t work on complex traits like intelligence
As we consider the ethics of human gene editing, we need to understand what can and can't be meaningfully edited.
Why we can trust scientists with the power of new gene-editing technology
Should the gathering of experts from around the world that's considering the scientific, ethical, and governance issues linked to research into gene editing ring alarm bells?
Explainer: what is a gene drive and how could it wipe out malaria?
New genetic technology could change the DNA of entire species to prevent them from spreading diseases.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry highlights how our bodies can repair our fragile DNA
The recipients of this year's Nobel Prize for Chemistry showed that DNA is far from static. Rather, it is bombarded by damaging forces, but our bodies know how to repair these precious strands.
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Professor of Molecular Biology, UNSW
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Research Fellow in Biomedical Ethics, National University of Singapore
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Postdoctoral Associate in Science and Society, Duke University
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Research Assistant, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne
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Research Professor of Epidemiology, Emory University
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Professor of Population Ecology, University of Leeds
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Senior Lecturer, School of BioSciences, University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor of Public Policy and Women's Studies, University of Michigan
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Research Associate in Microbiology, University of Guelph
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Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Bioethics & Society, King's College London
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Professor of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, University of Florida
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Ph.D. Candidate in Chemical Biology, Harvard University
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Visiting Senior Research Fellow, King's College London
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Senior Lecturer in Medical Microbiology, Edinburgh Napier University
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Group Leader, Signal Transduction Laboratory, Queensland Institute of Medical Research
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