Category: Genetics
Gene-edited babies: China wants to be the world leader, but at what cost?
This isn’t the first time a Chinese team has used the CRISPR technique on human embryos in a way that few researchers from other countries have attempted.
Why do some people hurt more than others?
People differ not only in their ability to detect, tolerate and respond to pain but also in how they report it and how they respond to various treatments.
Older Adults Have High Interest in Genetic Testing — and Some Reservations
More than 1 in 10 have had genetic tests ordered by a doctor or ordered them directly, a new survey finds. Others say they’re interested, but many have concerns.
How biobanks can gain patient trust
Universities that sell access to their biobanks to private companies should tell patients and be transparent about how profits are used, a new survey shows.