Bioethics

The Future of CRISPR Therapy

Although rewriting the code of life seems like a daunting task, scientists have managed to do just that. You've probably heard of CRISPR technology, a burgeoning genetic tool that has seen use in a multitude of applications, from treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy in mice to making crops more sustainable. The technology offers a method of

Kaito Nagashima January 26, 2021

Modern Day Eugenics

Throughout all of my training as a geneticist, I've never been taught about the original Eugenics Movement. What is Eugenics and why does it sound so familiar? The definition that I've found that best describes Eugenics is by Edward Larson in his book, Sex, Race, and Science:  â€œEugenics is that science which studies the inborn

athenssciencecafe March 19, 2018

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