A gathering of biohackers: The future of science?
It wasn’t a typical science convention. The setting was an Oakland community center and panel topics included immortality, implanted hand
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Christi Guerrini
Genealogical websites and the future of catching criminals
Last week, a suspect in California’s notorious Golden State Killer cases was captured after decades in hiding. In the end,
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Crowdfunding science: Promise and problems
Crowdfunding is a popular way to raise money for various causes and projects by collecting small donations directly from the
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Trade secrets and health data access: How policy plays a role
A “quiet revolution” in medicine is underway that involves tailoring care to each patient’s unique genetic and health profile. To
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The new Common Rule: Relief and unresolved questions
Research involving human subjects has changed dramatically over the last 25 years, so it makes sense that the regulations governing
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Licensing ‘CRISPR’ patents to promote public interests
Designer babies. Super soldiers. Unstable ecosystems. These are just a few of the feared outcomes from uncontrolled application of the
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