Tag: DNA

Gene editing is one of those "dual use" technologies: It enables both novel approaches to basic biological research, and the literal redesign of life forms, ecosystems and even societies. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

The perils of human gene editing for reproduction

Marcy Darnovsky · March 8, 2016 5:01 am

The sick cannot ethically be held hostage to worries about possible future dangers. Those need to be handled on their own terms. The old rule against genetically altering heritable traits is history. (Wikimedia Commons)

Old rule against genetically altering heritable traits is history

Arthur Caplan · December 5, 2015 5:01 am

"Other ways of editing DNA exist, but CRISPR holds the promise of doing so with unprecedented simplicity, speed and precision," theÂ Economist explains. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News.)

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New technology may change what it means to be human

Daniel Allott · August 26, 2015 10:03 pm

Scientists have already analyzed genes for tens of thousands of people in the United States. (iStock Photo)

How ambitious is Obama’s gene project?

Paige Winfield Cunningham · June 1, 2015 9:00 am

Concerns about embryo modifications could derail "a promising area of therapeutic development, namely making genetic changes that cannot be inherited," according to Edward Lanphier, chairman of the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine.

Could genetically engineered humans become a reality?

Robert King · April 30, 2015 9:00 am

We think we're being guided by reason, but we're being pulled by intuition -- free trade helps everyone. (iStock)

Free trade and the delusion of self-sufficiency

Dan Hannan · December 22, 2014 10:00 am

23andMe CEO navigates health regulation

23andMe CEO navigates health regulation

Matthew Perrone · September 11, 2014 3:45 pm

Class action filed against Revlon over ‘DNA Advantage’

Class action filed against Revlon over ‘DNA Advantage’

Kyla Asbury · May 1, 2014 10:12 pm

Study: Gene therapy may boost cochlear implants

Study: Gene therapy may boost cochlear implants

Lauran Neergaard · April 23, 2014 7:20 pm

Yemen examines DNA of slain al-Qaida militants

Yemen examines DNA of slain al-Qaida militants

Ahmed AlHaj · April 23, 2014 4:16 pm

DNA alternative to Pap smear sparks medical debate

DNA alternative to Pap smear sparks medical debate

Matthew Perrone · April 15, 2014 7:23 pm

French school carries out DNA dragnet in rape case

French school carries out DNA dragnet in rape case

Lori Hinnant · April 14, 2014 5:34 pm