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Submitted testimony concerning the California stem cell research program

Thu, 20 Nov 2008

Jesse Reynolds testified before the "Little Hoover" Commission on potential reforms to the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Reproductive health journal examines new technologies

Wed, 19 Nov 2008

"Those working within the progressive advocacy landscape are increasingly challenged to develop a nuanced understanding of the benefits and risks of reproductive genetics."

Moreno to lead bioethics during presidential transition

Tue, 18 Nov 2008

Jonathan Moreno has been appointed to the transition team of US President-elect Obama.

More birth defects seen with fertility treatment

Tue, 18 Nov 2008

Infants conceived as a result of infertility treatments are two to four times more likely to have certain types of birth defects than children conceived naturally

Bipartisan inquiry into California�s stem cell agency to hear from Jesse Reynolds

Tue, 18 Nov 2008

The Little Hoover Commission, an independent state body that promotes efficiency and effectiveness, is launching a study of governance issues at the CIRM.

New test tells women how long to delay having children

Tue, 18 Nov 2008

A new test can indicate how many eggs a woman has left, a predictor of her chances of becoming pregnant.

Last Second Shot

Mon, 17 Nov 2008

ESPN recently ran a web feature story and televised segment (see below) on NBA All- Star forward Carlos Boozer and his son�s struggle with sickle cell anemia.

Caruso and Darnovsky on Synthetic Biology

Mon, 17 Nov 2008

If you are doing some crash preparation to attend tonight's debate on synthetic biology with Drew Endy and Jim Thomas, here are two resources to bring you up to speed.

Elderly dogs to be offered genetic enhancement to make them young again

Sun, 16 Nov 2008

Frail elderly dogs could be injected with genes which allow them to run around like puppies, with technology which could be approved by next year.

The Exonerator

Sat, 15 Nov 2008

The Dallas D.A. is using DNA to review old cases, free Prisoners -- and riling his peers in the process

Darnovsky and Chapela discuss synthetic biology [MP3]

Fri, 14 Nov 2008

CGS's Marcy Darnovsky discusses the emerging field of synthetic biology with Prof. Ignacio Chapela of UC Berkeley on KPFA radio's Terra Verde show

Conference explores Bay Area's hot new field of synthetic biology

Fri, 14 Nov 2008

In an invitation-only meeting in San Francisco on Thursday, 80 activists discussed strategies to contain synthetic biology.

How ovary transplants 'will let women have babies at any age'

Wed, 12 Nov 2008

Women could put off having children into their 40s and beyond by having an ovary transplant, the pioneering surgeon behind the world�s first such operation predicts.

Obama and the New Biopolitical Challenge

Wed, 12 Nov 2008

President-elect Obama's broadly expressed values and beliefs augur well for efforts to ensure responsible oversight of the new human biotechnologies. But challenges remain.

Green's surprising turn on stem cells

Wed, 12 Nov 2008

Does Ronald Green's new found moderation on stem cells represent a change in his perspective, or a shift to accommodate the changed political landscape, or something else?