Ethics

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Research

Gene editing leaders call for 10-year ban on heritable edits

The procedure could be used for “designer babies,” which the authors warn could pave the way to eugenics.
Darren Incorvaia May 28, 2025 7:00am
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ASGCT: Addressing the ethical issues of prenatal gene therapy

May 14, 2024 4:30am
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT scientist claims Sabatini 'coerced' sex, led 'offensive' lab

Dec 8, 2021 9:35am
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MIT prof, biotech founder Sabatini sues accuser, institute

Oct 22, 2021 10:35am
Aubrey de Grey

Report confirms harassment claims against anti-aging researcher

Sep 13, 2021 1:09pm
Aubrey de Grey

Anti-aging foundation SENS parts ways with de Grey

Aug 23, 2021 10:05am