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Modified genes on DNA

Comment

Human genome editing is here – now we have to decide who is in charge

The announcement of a WHO committee to discuss the scientific, ethical and legal issues surrounding human genome editing is to be welcomed, says Andy Greenfield

Comment

Second-ever pair of semi-identical twins identified in Australia

Humans

Second-ever pair of semi-identical twins identified in Australia

News

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Technology

Your genetic data can be exploited without you ever knowing about it

Insight

pregnant woman

Health

People are seeking sperm donors online, but are the risks worth it?

Insight

kinesin molecule

Life

Life’s secret ingredient: A radical theory of what makes things alive

Features

Blood test can diagnose fetal genetic disorders early in pregnancy

Health

Blood test can diagnose fetal genetic disorders early in pregnancy

News

Human or hybrid? The big debate over what a species really is

Life

Human or hybrid? The big debate over what a species really is

Features

Gibraltar

Humans

Africans may have crossed the Strait of Gibraltar 4000 years ago

News

mimic poison frog

Life

Core set of genes explain why some animals stick to one mate at a time

News

Face analysis software on computer

Health

AI can identify rare genetic disorders by the shape of someone’s face

Doctors use facial features to diagnose common genetic disorders, but that’s tricky to do with some rare ones – artificial intelligence can help

News

Health

NHS 10-year-plan aims to expand digital healthcare and genetic testing

News

Health

2019 Preview: DNA testing will lead to a decline in genetic disorders

News

Life

We've added letters to the genetic code – and the results are amazing

Features

Health

Three Identical Strangers review: a good film about bad science

Culture

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