Genetic Manipulation

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

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