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Julian Savulescu, The Conversation

First synthetic embryos grown by scientists raise serious ethical questions

Until very recently, few people could have imagined that it would be possible to create life without reproductive cells.

Julian Savulescu, The Conversation
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Christopher Gyngell, The Conversation
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Tsutomu Sawai, The Conversation
· Aug 15, 2022 · 07:30 pm
Tech firms are using human cells to make computer chips. How ethical is it?

Although silicon computers transformed society, they are still outmatched by the brains of most animals.

Julian Savulescu, The Conversation
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Christopher Gyngell, The Conversation
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Tsutomu Sawai, The Conversation
· May 29, 2022 · 07:30 pm
The ethics of 'gifted' genes: are we on the road to Gattaca?

Recent research out of the UK has identified a genetic 'general academic achievement factor'. Does this pave the way for genetically testing babies for intelligence?

Julian Savulescu, The Conversation
· Aug 03, 2015 · 05:30 pm