Michael Le Page
Scientists creating genetically engineered synthetic supermicrobe
It’s not finished yet. But if it is, it will be the greatest feat of genetic engineering by far. A ...
Potential benefits of human-animal chimeras vastly outweigh risks
If we had a cheap and unlimited supply of healthy organs for transplant, it wouldn’t just transform the lives of ...
Gene doping could actually make Olympics fairer
There have yet to be any confirmed cases of athletes genetically enhancing their bodies. But this could be because none ...
FDA: GMO mosquito has no negative impacts, opening door to November Key West vote on Zika eradication trial
On 5 August, the US Food and Drug Administration cleared the way for a planned trial in a small part of ...
Last universal common ancestor for all life on planet likely only ‘half-alive’
Now we have the best picture yet of what that ancestor was like and where it lived, thanks to a ...
Will self-limiting gene drive alleviate concerns over technology’s use?
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. It’s a Catch-22. We ...
Should EU regulate CRISPR crops based on modification process or final product?
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. . . .Which of ...
How do we weigh benefits and risks of human gene editing?
Replacing faulty genes in early human embryos and germ cells is within our grasp. Such changes affect DNA in the ...
Should human genetic modification always be considered taboo?
Want to see what a genetically modified human looks like? Just glance in the mirror. You are the result of ...
Evolutionary civil war of sperm production
"I thought, 'Oh my god, I have mixed all the samples, I have made a massive mistake here'. And I ...
