CGS http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/ The Center for Genetics and Society works for thoughtful consideration, responsible uses, and effective governance of genetic, reproductive, and other biotechnologies. http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5060 Hwang Tries for a Comeback <div class="text blurb">Hwang Woo-Suk is making active efforts to salvage his reputation, and to reestablish himself as a force in science.</div> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5060 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5059 Medical groups assail patenting of human genes <div class="text blurb">Groups representing thousands of doctors, scientists and patients argued in court that no one should be able to patent human genes.</div> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5059 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5058 LA Times columnist's concerns over CIRM echo our own <div class="text blurb">One of the most prominent political commentators in the state has again taken on California's controversial stem cell research program.</div> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5058 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5057 Two More "Lazarus" Projects <div class="text blurb">Genomics is being used in attempts to revive both the Aurochs and a species of Galápagos tortoise.</div> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5057 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5056 Whither personal genomics? <div class="text blurb">Three companies offer contrasting examples of where the fledgling industry goes from here.</div> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5056 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5054 Firm Brings Gene Tests to Masses <div class="text blurb">A start-up is making the bold claim that it can help eradicate diseases by alerting parents-to-be who have carrier genes via direct-to-consumer testing.</div> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5054 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5055 Skin cells turned directly into neurons <div class="text blurb">Stem cell scientists announced research that turned skin into nerve cells without any intermediate step. </div> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5055 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5053 Looking Back a Decade <div class="text blurb">The Center for Genetics and Society has been active for about a decade, and at the start of a new one it seems appropriate to take a look back.</div> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5053 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5052 Genetic tests give consumers hints about disease risk; critics have misgivings <div class="text blurb">Critics of direct-to-consumer genotyping say the companies oversell their insights and produce reports that untrained consumers might easily misunderstand.</div> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5052 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5050 In the womb of controversy <div class="text blurb">The US consulate in Chennai has tightened its visa processing norms, particularly for couples coming to the city for fertility treatment.</div> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5050 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5051 New Rule Allows Use of Partial DNA Matches <div class="text blurb">New York has become the latest jurisdiction to permit the controversial familial matching of DNA for forensic evidence.</div> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5051 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5049 Embryos destroyed for "minor" disorders <div class="text blurb">UK fertility regulators are allowing doctors to screen out embryos that could lead full lives despite having a genetic condition.</div> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5049 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5048 Struggling SynBio Gets a Boost <div class="text blurb">The tenth anniversary of Synthetic Biology finds a field with mixed prospects, boosted by a new major grant.</div> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5048 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5047 Cellular reprogramming and bans on reproductive cloning <div class="text blurb">A recent paper argues that prohibitions against human reproductive cloning should be strengthened to cover any method.</div> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5047 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5046 Legal Updates: DNA Databases, Human Gene Patents, Octomom’s doctor <div class="text blurb">The past few weeks have seen a number of legal developments involving reproductive and genetic technologies.</div> Sun, 17 Jan 2010 http://www.geneticsandsociety.org/article.php?id=5046