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  Center for Genetics and Society · [email protected]
November 10, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Monday! Forging New Disability Rights Narratives about Heritable Genome Editing

There's still time to register!   The prospect of using CRISPR gene editing in reproduction is often justified by claims that it will eliminate disease and disability. But these claims draw on societal narratives that devalue people with disabilities. Join …
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November 1, 2022 at 7:06 PM

Nov. 14 Event: Forging New Disability Rights Narratives about Heritable Genome Editing

Join us Monday, November 14!   The prospect of using CRISPR gene editing in reproduction is often justified by claims that it will eliminate disease and disability. But these claims draw on societal narratives that devalue people with disabilities. Join CGS…
  CGS BioPolitical News & Views · [email protected]
October 24, 2022 at 8:38 PM

Oviedo Convention's ban on heritable genome editing reaffirmed | Where are critical voices at gene editing summit?

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society           DONATE October 24, 2022     European Convention Continues to Ban Germline Editing Pete Shanks, Biopolitical Time…
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October 7, 2022 at 6:01 PM

Social justice event to challenge 2023 Summit on Human Genome Editing

      Dear friends and colleagues, From the perspective of anyone who thinks social justice and human rights should lie at the heart of upcoming policy decisions about whether heritable genome editing should be pursued, the agenda for the March 20…
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September 23, 2022 at 8:55 PM

Beyond Access in Debates on Human Genome Editing | A Campaign to Legalize Reproductive Gene Editing in the UK?

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society           DONATE September 23, 2022     Equity, Sovereignty, and Racial Justice: Beyond Access in Debates on Human Genome …
  Center for Genetics and Society · [email protected]
September 7, 2022 at 10:29 PM

LINK CORRECTED - There's still time to register! Equity, Sovereignty, and Racial Justice: Beyond Access in Debates on Human Genome Editing

Join us Wednesday, September 14!     How should we talk about equity in the context of human genome editing?  While sky-high costs and lack of access to potential somatic gene therapies are important to address, we also need to ask critical questi…
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September 7, 2022 at 9:26 PM

There's still time to register! Equity, Sovereignty, and Racial Justice: Beyond Access in Debates on Human Genome Editing

Join us Wednesday, September 14!     How should we talk about equity in the context of human genome editing?  While sky-high costs and lack of access to potential somatic gene therapies are important to address, we also need to ask critical questi…
  Center for Genetics and Society · [email protected]
September 1, 2022 at 9:58 PM

Sept. 14 Event: Equity, Sovereignty, and Racial Justice: Beyond Access in Debates on Human Genome Editing

Join us Wednesday, September 14!     How should we talk about equity in the context of human genome editing?  While sky-high costs and lack of access to potential somatic gene therapies are important to address, we also need to ask critical questi…
  CGS BioPolitical News & Views · [email protected]
August 19, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Dangers of Reproductive Gene Editing | Gene Therapy Pioneer Accused of Workplace Abuse

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society           DONATE August 18, 2022     Now online: The ‘Perfect’ Baby?: The Dangers of Gene Editing in Assisted Reproduction…
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August 8, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Join us tomorrow! The Dangers of Gene Editing in Assisted Reproduction

10 am PT / 1 pm ET     Gene editing technology like CRISPR may have potential to treat diseases, but does editing future generations go too far?  Join renowned bioethicist Françoise Baylis, reproductive justice activist Nourbese …
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August 2, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Aug 9 Event: The Dangers of Gene Editing in Assisted Reproduction

Join us Tuesday, August 9!     Gene editing technology like CRISPR may have potential to treat diseases, but does editing future generations go too far?  Join renowned bioethicist Françoise Baylis, reproductive justice activist N…
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July 15, 2022 at 6:36 PM

Pitfalls of Gene Editing Opinion Polls | Reactions to Dobbs Ruling

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society           DONATE July 15, 2022   Assume a Spherical Cow … On Opinion Polls About “Safe and Effective” Heritable Genome Edi…
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June 23, 2022 at 8:22 PM

AI in Biotech: Promise and Threats

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society       DONATE June 23, 2022 Threat, Promise, and the Need for Regulation: AI Is Here Pete S…
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June 9, 2022 at 11:12 PM

Do Genes Shape Our Politics? | CRISPR Critters

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society       DONATE June 9, 2022 Do Genes Shape Our Politics?  Pete Shanks, Biopolitical Times | …
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May 27, 2022 at 1:21 AM

Building an Anti-Eugenic Future in the Face of White Supremacy

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society       DONATE May 26, 2022 Terrorist Cites Genetic Research to Promote White Supremacy Pete Shank…
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May 12, 2022 at 9:50 PM

Coverup at UPenn Gene Therapy Program? | Assisted reproduction questions raised by SCOTUS abortion decision

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society       DONATE May 12, 2022 “He is untouchable”: Penn officials allegedly cover up workplace abuse…
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April 29, 2022 at 7:40 PM

New Opinion Polls on Heritable Genome Editing | Polygenic Embryo Scores and Eugenic Futures

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April 14, 2022 at 10:53 PM

"CRISPR Babies Scientist" Out of Jail | Genetic Privacy | Guggenheim for CGS Fellow

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April 1, 2022 at 1:43 AM

Ukrainian Surrogacy Industry in Wartime | Opposing Designer Babies

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ DONATE March 31, 2022 …
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March 16, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Gene Editing Summit Events | Surrogacy360 Focus on Ukraine

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February 24, 2022 at 10:45 PM

Surrogates in Ukraine | Privacy and DNA Databases | Gene Summit Events

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February 10, 2022 at 10:34 PM

Coming up next week: "Better Babies" Debate on Intelligence Squared | Regulating UK Genomics

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ DONATE February 10, 2022 …
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January 28, 2022 at 12:30 AM

Deletions of Concern | CA debuts sterilization compensation

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ DONATE January 27, 2022 …
  Marcy Darnovsky · [email protected]
January 25, 2022 at 3:11 PM

We’ve soared past our goal!

Dear [name], We’re starting 2022 with profound gratitude. We set an ambitious year-end fundraising goal to power our efforts on the tough challenges ahead – and we topped it…
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January 14, 2022 at 2:48 AM

Marketing GM babies | When prenatal tests mislead | Gene editing summit postponed

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ DONATE January 13, 2022 …
  Marcy Darnvosky · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 5:15 PM

Preventing a dangerous new eugenics

Join the fight for genetic justice! ‌ ‌ ‌ Join the fight for genetic justice Dear John, In 2021, the ongoing harms of euge…
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December 29, 2021 at 4:20 PM

Join the fight for genetic justice - today!

Join the fight for genetic justice! ‌ ‌ ‌ Join the fight for genetic justice Dear John, The coming year will be critical f…
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December 21, 2021 at 12:38 AM

How we're fighting for genetic justice

We are grateful for your support. ‌ ‌ ‌ Dear John, As the year draws to a close, we are deeply grateful for you – everyo…
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December 16, 2021 at 11:24 PM

Highlights of 2021 at CGS | Eugenics and Reproductive Technologies

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December 3, 2021 at 1:03 AM

Gratitude | Events: Eugenics and Designer Babies

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November 30, 2021 at 7:12 PM

Genetic justice? We're counting on you!

Support CGS on Giving Tuesday ‌ ‌ ‌ Join the fight for genetic justice Dear John, Today is Giving Tuesday and we’re counti…
  Marcy Darnvosky · [email protected]
November 23, 2021 at 8:27 PM

Do you care about a world of genetic haves and have-nots?

Join the fight for genetic justice! ‌ ‌ ‌ Join the fight for genetic justice Dear John, This year, the frightening eugeni…
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November 20, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Human Genome Editing Summit | US Surrogacy Policies

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October 29, 2021 at 12:33 AM

Gene Therapy, Big Pharma, Editorial Integrity | Gene Scores for Embryos

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ DONATE October 28, 2021 …
  CGS BioPolitical News & Views · [email protected]
October 16, 2021 at 3:05 PM

Gene-Screening Schemes and Conflicts of Interest

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ October 16, 2021 …
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October 1, 2021 at 1:13 AM

Immortality Fantasies | Ranking Embryos | Dismantling Eugenics

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ September 30, 2021 …
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September 18, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Inequality in our Genes? | Dismantling Eugenics | Gene Therapies Cost Too Much

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ September 18, 2021 …
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August 26, 2021 at 5:18 PM

Treasures from the CGS Trove | Resisting Depression-Era Eugenics

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ August 26, 2021 …
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August 13, 2021 at 12:10 AM

Biopolitical Summer Reading Recommendations

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ August 12, 2021 …
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July 23, 2021 at 12:04 AM

New Recommendations on Human Genome Editing | Reparations for CA Sterilization Survivors

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ July 22, 2021 …
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July 8, 2021 at 10:27 PM

Compensation for Forced Sterilization Survivors | Britney Spears | Lewontin Remembered

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ July 8, 2021 …
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June 24, 2021 at 10:51 PM

More Pushback against Looser Rules for Embryo and Germline Research

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ June 24, 2021 …
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June 8, 2021 at 8:57 PM

Editing our Descendants: Who decides who decides?

The latest from the Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ June 8, 2021 …
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May 28, 2021 at 8:38 PM

“Designer Baby” Patents | Erasing Boundaries on Embryo Research

The latest from Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ May 28, 2021 …
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May 14, 2021 at 2:25 PM

Genetic Chaos | Scientific Overreach | Ethics of Surrogacy in COVID Times

The latest from Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ May 14, 2021 …
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April 29, 2021 at 3:24 PM

Genetic Enhancements for Sale? | Perfect: A Conversation with the Playwright

The latest from Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ April 29, 2021 …
  CGS BioPolitical News & Views · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 4:25 PM

Gene Editing: Promises, Perils, Price Tags

The latest from Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ April 15, 2021 …
  CGS BioPolitical News & Views · [email protected]
March 26, 2021 at 4:11 PM

Solidarity | Eugenics | Artificial Embryos

The latest from Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ March 26, 2021 The Cen…
  CGS BioPolitical News & Views · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 6:39 PM

Animal cloning, again | 23andMe cashing in

The latest from Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ February 25, 2021 …
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February 12, 2021 at 3:55 PM

Monetizing DNA Data | The China Card | Considering Eugenics

The latest from Center for Genetics and Society ‌ ‌ ‌ February 12, 2021 …