Future of transhumanism: When might a genetic makeover of the human body be viable?

Future of transhumanism: When might a genetic makeover of the human body be viable?

Whitney Buluma | Varsity | 
According to transhumanists, we have the potential to evolve so radically that we can become ‘posthuman,’ altering ourselves so successfully ...
Why your sex designated at birth may not match your genetics

Why your sex designated at birth may not match your genetics

Natasha Reid | Varsity | 
There are lots of different conditions that fall under the umbrella of intersex. In humans, the phenotypic sex is usually ...
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Risk genes for schizophrenia may shed light on potential genetic factors

Ramana Trivedi | Varsity | 
In a remarkable feat of collaboration and scale, U of T researchers have helped identify novel risk factors associated with ...
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Despite promises, CRISPR not yet safe enough for human gene therapy

Anna Foster, Parmida Jarafi | Varsity | 
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Not too long ago, ...

In defense of GM crops

Toby McMaster | Varsity | 
Genetically Modified (GM) crops are plants which have had their DNA altered in some way, to improve a particular trait ...
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