Podcast Review: Ethics and Genetics — Opening the Book of Life
This podcast from the Guardian's Science Weekly series is a good introduction to the ethical questions surrounding genetic technologies...
by Rachel Siden
This podcast from the Guardian's Science Weekly series is a good introduction to the ethical questions surrounding genetic technologies...
Dr John Parrington thinks the ethics of genome editing should be shaped by scientifically informed public debate, and he hopes his book will provide a starting point...
Researchers have developed a novel genome-editing technology to correct the defective gene that causes the blood disorder beta-thalassemia...
by Jen Willows
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics presented its preliminary report 'Genome editing: an ethical review' in the genteel surroundings of the Royal Geographical Society in South Kensington...
Researchers have used the CRISPR/Cas9 genome-editing technique to correct the mutation that causes sickle-cell anaemia...
Two teams of researchers have used CRISPR genome editing technology to identify 'non-coding' regions of the genome for the first time...
by Rachel Siden
Use of genome editing in human reproduction requires 'urgent ethical scrutiny', according to a report published by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics...
by Professor Vardit Ravitsky and 5 others
Gene editing, in particular CRISPR/Cas9 technology, is sweeping the scientific world and has been receiving ample attention from policymakers worldwide. Policy statements and academic papers regarding responsible ways of moving forward with gene editing have already been published...
Scientists from China have managed to shrink the size of tumours in mice using CRISPR/Cas9 genome-editing technology...
GMO Sapiens is just the annoying grit in the machine that the genome editing debate needs, but readers deserve clearer lines between science, speculation and opinion...
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