Feb 03 Watch 9:27 Three-parent DNA treatment for rare defect raises debate By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Feb 03 Report: It’s ethical to create embryos from DNA of 3 people By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- It's ethical to test a provocative new fertility technique that would prevent mothers from passing on rare but devastating diseases by creating embryos from the DNA of three people -- dad, mom and an egg donor -- advisers… Continue reading
Dec 03 Gene editing designer babies would be ‘irresponsible,’ says international scientific committee By Nsikan Akpan, Alexandra Sarabia The committee at the International Summit on Human Gene Editing called for a pause on tweaking DNA for reproductive medicine, but stopped short of recommending a moratorium on research. Continue reading
Oct 22 ‘Sesame Street’ debuts Julia, its first character with autism By Joshua Barajas Joining Abby Cadabby and Elmo on “Sesame Street” is Julia, a green-eyed, orange-haired character with autism. Continue reading
Oct 21 Watch 8:17 This search engine could help unlock autism’s secrets By PBS NewsHour Scientists have long known that genetics play a role in autism, but now they may be able to actually pinpoint the specific gene variants, which could help doctors diagnose and treat the neurodevelopmental disorder from birth. Special correspondent Jackie Judd… Continue watching
Aug 05 Debunking the biggest genetic myth of the human tongue By Catherine Woods You didn’t inherit your tongue rolling ability from your parents. Continue reading
May 02 Genius and autism may share genetic link, study finds By Carey Reed Child prodigies and their autistic family members may share a genetic link, according to findings published online in the April issue of Human Heredity. Continue reading
Feb 19 A detailed new map of our genome in action By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy Your genome contains thousands of genes, possible instructions that build your cells. So how do cells know which genes to use? A set of markers called the epigenome tells them which genes to turn on and off. But if they… Continue reading
Feb 10 Why the term ‘three-person baby’ makes doctors wince By Rebecca Jacobson, Inside Energy Parliament's House of Commons just approved further testing on "three-person babies", a technique that would use the genetic material from three people to create a healthy baby. It's a misleading term, scientists say, and it doesn't explain why for some… Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch Pinpointing genetic links to schizophrenia may open doors to better treatment By PBS NewsHour Continue watching