Hank Greely
I'm a Stanford law prof. I work on ethical, legal, and social issues arising from biosciences. I had a book come out last May: The End of Sex. (Don't worry)
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Muddy waters: stem cell clinic calls itself CIRM & docuseries sparks controversy
We’re seeing more muddy waters in the stem cell universe. A chiropractic stem cell and alternative medicine clinic has popped up calling itself, of all things, CIRM. On another front, an already controversial docuseries set to air tomorrow combines...
The 'Stress Vaccine' May Be Another Step Closer To Reality
A new study shows how dirt-based bacteria disarm the fight-or-flight response.
Mission Impossible? Maker of Plant-Based Burger Struggles to Meet Chains’ Demand
The popularity of Impossible Foods’ meatless burger patty is disrupting supply chains at White Castle and Red Robin.
Trump directs agencies to cut advisory boards by 'at least' one-third
President Trump is directing all agencies to cut their advisory boards by “at least” one third.
The World’s Most Insane Energy Project Moves Ahead
Australia approves Adani coal mine, endangering the Great Barrier Reef and, well, civilization
Trump Ordered Dramatic Cuts To Expert Science Panels
"This kind of wholesale elimination of advisory panels is bad government," said one expert.
Congress Is Debating—Again—Whether Genes Can Be Patented
Critics worry that a new bill would overturn existing protections of DNA sequences and carve up the world's genetic resources into commercial fiefdoms.
Surrogate motherhood debate.German court said the biological mother had no maternity rights. Why?
Surrogate motherhood debate. The intention of the legislator is to avoid the commodification of women recognizing maternity rights to surrogate mother.
Hank Greely
German married couple uses a Ukrainian surrogate. Ukraine recognizes them as parents; when baby is taken to Germany, Germany refuses to accept Ukrainian (non-judicial) decision bec/surrogacy is illegal in Germany. Surrogate is mom; "egg" mother must adopt
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EPA Glyphosate Findings Key In Monsanto Verdict Challenges - Law360
As Monsanto fights a series of jury verdicts from the past year that its Roundup weedkiller caused cancer, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's conclusion that the main chemical component probably doesn't cause cancer is a key ingredient in...
How we tune out distractions
Neuroscientists trace a brain circuit that filters unwanted sensory input.
France Bans Judge Analytics, 5 Years In Prison For Rule Breakers
In a startling intervention that seeks to limit the emerging litigation analytics and prediction sector, the French Government has banned the publication of statistical information about judgesR…
Chronicles of the Rings: What Trees Tell Us
Studying the historical data stored in centuries-old trees is a burgeoning field, with labs around the world learning more about historical patterns of weather and climate and the effects on humans.
FDA warns of one patient death from a fecal transplant
At least one person has died after a fecal microbiome transplant transmitted drug-resistant bacteria, the FDA said Thursday.
Opening Up the Climate Policy Envelope
Fudged assumptions about the future are hampering efforts to deal with climate change in the present. It's time to get real. Policy action is required to mitigate and adapt to human-caused climate change, but current efforts to develop a global...
The chemistry of inaction
Philip Ball delves into the suspended animation of cells
Phase-Separating Proteins May Protect and Regulate Cells
With proteins that reversibly self-assemble into droplets, cells may control their metabolism — and harden themselves against harsh conditions.
The GE American Chestnut - Restoration of a Beloved Species or Trojan Horse for Tree Biotechnology?
Why rush the GE chestnut into regulatory review when even its' own creators recognize it cannot fulfill the goal of species restoration? Because the engineered chestnutis a public relations tool soften public opposition for a wide array of GE trees