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- How Much Control Should You Have Over Your Biological Data?
Posted on November 15, 2017
When you donate a sample of blood or saliva for research purposes, is it your property? What about the genetic and other data it contains? Should you be allowed to... - Responsible Science in a Perilous Time: Hastings and Union of Concerned Scientists Join Forces
Posted on November 15, 2017
Climate change, nuclear proliferation, and the advancement of gene editing and other transformative biotechnologies pose enormous global challenges. How can we promote responsible science, good governance, and opportunities for public... - The Hastings Center Plans Genetics Workshop for Science Teachers
Posted on November 10, 2017
How can secondary school science teachers help their students think critically about the social and ethical implications of recent advances in gene editing? The Hastings Center is inviting these teachers... - Four Ethical Priorities for Neurotechnologies and AI
Posted on November 9, 2017
Artificial intelligence and brain-computer interfaces could revolutionize the treatment of paralysis, schizophrenia, and more. But these neurotechnologies must respect and preserve people’s privacy, identity, agency, and equality, states an article... - Cofounder Daniel Callahan Organizes Global Health Meeting
Posted on November 8, 2017
Daniel Callahan, cofounder and president emeritus of The Hastings Center, organized a daylong meeting to explore urgent issues in global health and discuss ways that bioethics can help address them.... - Hastings Center Genetics Symposium Draws Journalists from Around the World
Posted on November 7, 2017
Is there a parental obligation to create “better” babies? Now that scientists can genetically edit plants and animals for agricultural and other purposes, what can we learn from the longstanding...
