Bioethics

Mysterious radio signals are returning from space – and one star system may explain their origin

America in a Test Tube 7: Who decides what scientists are allowed to do?

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In 1976, Cambridge residents demanded a say in whether to allow recombinant DNA research in their city. The confrontation between researchers and the public gave rise to a citizen oversight committee and helped shape a model in which innovation, safety, and democracy need not be at odds.
Moving on. You can now select a variety of features in advance. Illustration: depositphotos.com

New app lets parents choose their embryos

Nuclear Genomics Company Offers New Digital Interface for Parents in IVF Process, Allows Screening of Embryos Based on Genetic Characteristics and Medical Risks – But Raises Deep Ethical, Medical, and Social Questions
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The next step in human evolution - Part I: Where is the technology?

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Prof. Jonathan Kluber receives the Dan David Prize for the Present Time Dimension, for his research in the field of bioethics, from Gabriela David, wife of the late Dan David, and the chairman of the prize committee, Prof. Itamar Rabinovich. Photo: Israel Hadari, for the Dan David Prize

"We must think about the ethical aspects of artificial intelligence and brain enhancement before it's too late"

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A macaque monkey in a facility for animal experiments. Source: Understanding Animal Research.

Transparency is the way to improve the treatment of primates in scientific research

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Reflections - the researcher's commitment to the ethics of science / Bracha Reger

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A sign prohibiting entry to those with a pacemaker

Are we becoming "post-human"?

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An embryo-like body of human embryonic stem cells, formed when the stem cells are transferred to a liquid medium to create a suspension. The colors come from markers of different cells originating from the three germ layers. Photographed with a light microscope at x20 magnification. Courtesy of Prof. Nissim Benvenisti, Hebrew University

Cells with potential - a look at stem cells

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As the sun weakens, cosmic radiation at flight altitude strengthens

Scientific American/The Personal Genome: A Threat to Your Privacy

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As the sun weakens, cosmic radiation at flight altitude strengthens

Hiroshima of the genetic engineer - the future of human nature on the way to liberal eugenics?

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As the sun weakens, cosmic radiation at flight altitude strengthens

A reservation was submitted to the bill banning genetic intervention * will again be limited to five years

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As the sun weakens, cosmic radiation at flight altitude strengthens

In the science committee, genetically modified food products, the Ministry of Health and Agriculture are in favor; the Ministry of Health requires labeling

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As the sun weakens, cosmic radiation at flight altitude strengthens

Religions under test - Biotechnology 1 - Islam

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As the sun weakens, cosmic radiation at flight altitude strengthens

Religions under test - Biotechnology 2 - Judaism

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As the sun weakens, cosmic radiation at flight altitude strengthens

To be safe, the scientists are already censoring themselves

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As the sun weakens, cosmic radiation at flight altitude strengthens

Another argument against human cloning: genetic defects will be inevitable

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As the sun weakens, cosmic radiation at flight altitude strengthens

Dr. Venter's Gardens

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As the sun weakens, cosmic radiation at flight altitude strengthens

Science as a "Promethean desire" or as a tool to correct the world?

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As the sun weakens, cosmic radiation at flight altitude strengthens

A bill to regulate genetic testing

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As the sun weakens, cosmic radiation at flight altitude strengthens

Biotechnology: a budget ten times larger will produce companies a hundred times larger

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