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Surprising number of Americans would screen embryos for intellectual aptitude, survey says

Feb 17, 2023

By Kevin J. Jones

A significant minority of Americans would favor genetic screening of embryos simply to boost their child’s chance to attend an... Read more

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Study finds no 'gay gene' - What that means for Catholic morality

Aug 30, 2019

After a major scientific study found there is not a singular genetic marker for homosexualty, a Catholic theologian explained that... Read more

Gene editing in vitro genetic CRISPR genome engineering medical biotechnology health care concept with a fertilized human egg embryo and a group of dividing cells as a 3D illustration. Via Shutterstoc

House committee debates ban on editing human genes

Jun 4, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

The House Appropriations Committee has reinstated a condition in 2020 spending bills which prohibit embryonic gene editing. Read more