Tag: genetics

The Underbelly of Scientific Racism in Eugenics

Three decades ago, the first gene therapy trial was used to treat children with severe combined immunodeficiency; today, scientists worldwide are conducting over 3,000...

He Jiankui and the Ethics of Gene Editing

Chinese researcher He Jiankui recently used the CRISPR/Cas-9 complex to genetically alter the DNA of seven embryos in an attempt to make the embryos resistant to HIV.

How DNA Can Make a Politician

Most people recognize the word “DNA” from its biological meaning: genetic makeup that dictates physical features like eye color or freckles.

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