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The pros and cons of human genetic modification

Genetic editing will change the way we approach healthcare, reproduction, and even our understanding of the human genetic code.

5 ways CRISPR gene editing is shaping the future of health and food

CRISPR gene editing can help prevent diseases like HIV and cancer, make crops more hardy, and tackle the climate crisis.

Gene therapy can make a real impact on global health but we need equitable access, say experts

The gene therapy industry is in its infancy, but early clinical successes and substantial funding have generated enormous momentum.

South Africa amended its research guidelines to allow for heritable human genome editing

Recently, an effective treatment for sickle cell disease has been developed using genome editing technology.

The 99 Percent … of the Human Genome

After the Human Genome Project, scientists have found that there were around 20,000 genes within the genome.

ToolAI will be more than just a tool – it will be a new kind of intelligence

When AGI matures into Superintelligence, it will give birth not only to the self-created new species, but it will also begin our own evolution.

How long can humans live?

Life expectancy at birth overall has been steadily increasing for many years. It has more than doubled in the last two centuries.

Why do so many female animals live longer than males? New research

A new study conducted the most comprehensive analysis of sex differences in longevity in birds and mammals.

Gene editing technology could be used to save species on the brink of extinction

Earth’s biodiversity is in crisis. An imminent “sixth mass extinction” threatens beloved and important wildlife.

What is the risk of Superintelligence?

The risk coming from Superintelligence is more likely to happen in the next 50 years rather than in the next century.

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