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Canadian Institute for Genomics and Society
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Designing the Next Generation: The Promise and Limits of Embryo Selection and Gene Editing
The ability to reduce the burden of genetic disease is one of the most compelling promises of genomic medicine. But the path forward for embryo selection and gene editing is not purely technical; it demands rigorous evaluation of scientific evidence, sustained ethical reflection, and broad public consensus.

Daniel Kiss
Apr 66 min read
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Choosing the "Smartest" Embryo: Embryo Profiling and the Future of Reproductive Technology
In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a technology that involves the fertilization of egg and sperm outside of the human body. It is primarily...

Barkhaa Talat
Mar 14, 20192 min read
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Editing Humanity: Visualizing CRISPR Technology through Cover Stories in Popular Media
The story of CRISPR technology and the first gene edited babies continues to make headlines around the world. He Jiankui, the Chinese...

Anand Rai
Mar 6, 20196 min read
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The Future of Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis in Canada
University of Montreal Professor Vardit Ravitsky and her colleagues call for new professional guidelines to establish the standard of...

Barkhaa Talat
Feb 8, 20193 min read
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