Ethical Issues Related to CRISPRAugust 6, 2018 |
Eric Kmiec interviews our Debra Mathews about ethical issues related to CRISPR gene editing technology
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CRISPR: A Path Through the ThicketNovember 10, 2015 |
As various advisory bodies, scientific organizations and funding agencies deliberate on genome editing in humans, Debra JH Mathews, Robin Lovell-Badge and colleagues lay out some key points for consideration
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Reproduction 3.0February 26, 2015 |
With a vote on Tuesday, the UK became the first nation to allow a mitochondrial donation technique to be licensed for use. Our faculty join the discussion on the ethics of creating a child with DNA from 3 “parents.”
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3-Donor Genetic Procedure Could Help Tackle DiseaseFebruary 27, 2014 |
On the air to delve into the possibility of a ménage-et-test-tube is Dr. Debra Mathews, assistant director of Science Programs at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics
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Our Top 13 Posts of 2013January 2, 2014 |
With thanks to our readers for another great year at the Berman Institute Bioethics Bulletin, here are our top 13 posts from the past year
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Is Knowledge Power?November 6, 2013 |
Allison McCague on Huntington’s Disease and family communication
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Egg Engineers (Nature Podcast)August 22, 2013 |
Our Debra Mathews on a podcast examining the ethical challenges of using lab-made sperm and egg cells in fertility treatments.
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Engaging Individuals in the Research ProcessAugust 1, 2013 |
Reposted in light of today’s historic agreemnent between NIH and members of the Lacks Family: Our Debra Mathews comments on genetic research, participation, control, trust and HeLa cells
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