The jail term for CRISPR babies scientist reopens the debate on the ethics of gene-editing

The question we must ask is not how to proceed, but whether to proceed at all.

Françoise Baylis, The Conversation

· Jan 07, 2020 · 11:30 pm

China’s failed gene-edited baby experiment proves we’re not ready for human embryo modification

While attempting to reproduce a mutation that would lead to high HIV resistance, the team created a whole new mutation with unknown effects instead.

Dimitri Perrin, The Conversation

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Gaetan Burgio, The Conversation

· Dec 08, 2019 · 11:30 pm

No, Scott Kelly’s DNA didn’t mutate while he was in space

It’s been reported that astronaut Scott Kelly no longer has the same DNA as his twin brother after spending a year in space.

Amelia Pollard, The Conversation

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Nate Szewczyk, The Conversation

· Mar 27, 2018 · 11:30 pm

Genetically altered pigs offer hope for animal-to-man organ transplants in the future

The experiments cleansed 37 pigs of viruses hiding in their DNA that could cause diseases in humans.

Scroll Staff

· Aug 11, 2017 · 11:40 am

Scientists edit human embryos to remove an inheritable heart condition. Here’s how they did it

Two researchers are impressed with a pioneering study showing that it may be both safe and effective to edit out diseases in human embryos.

Joyce Harper, The Conversation

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Helen O'Neill, The Conversation

· Aug 04, 2017 · 07:30 pm

Scientists correct deadly genetic mutation in human embryos for the first time

However, critics said research like this can lead to doctors offering ‘genetic upgrades’ to babies for parents who could afford it, causing further disparity.

Scroll Staff

· Aug 03, 2017 · 09:41 am

In Karnataka, some farmers are swapping Bt cotton for organic varieties to reduce reliance on water

Organic cotton varieties are more drought-resistant and require less water.

Lydia McMullen-Laird

· Oct 29, 2016 · 09:30 pm

The failure of scientists to understand GM opposition is stifling debate and halting progress

When the GM crop debate is confined to the human risks, it limits who can participate in the decision making and privileges scientists.

Sarah Hartley, The Conversation

· Jul 12, 2016 · 09:30 pm

Designer babies won’t destroy the human race

The real threats to the future of humanity are not rogue scientists doing genetic engineering, but the everyday behaviors of billions of people.

Danielle Teller, qz.com

· Mar 27, 2015 · 06:00 am