The Physical Effects of Living in Space Could Create a New Human Species
If early colonies are restocked with new recruits from Earth, physiological changes will be modest. But subsequent colonists may sever the umbilical.
Mechanics of Synthesizing the Human Genome: How it will happen
In May 2016, a group of scientists met to plan HGP-write, a project designed to create an entire functioning human genome out of chemicals.
Fighting malevolent AI: artificial intelligence, meet cybersecurity
Most worrying is the potential that a superintelligence may be capable of inventing dangers we are not capable of predicting.
From living computers to nano-robots: how we’re taking DNA beyond genetics
What’s next for DNA nanotechnology? It is hard to know but, with DNA, nature has given us a very versatile tool.
Heard of CRISPR gene editing? It can save your life
We're in the midst of a CRISPR craze, with numerous stories on how CRISPR-CAS9 gene editing will change the world.
Advances in genetic research enhancing our understanding of human evolution
Given the continuing progression of genetic technology we can expect to learn a whole lot more about ancient humans.
Robot revolution: rise of the intelligent automated workforce
Humans will have to mentally prepare for the fact that some of our jobs will be lost to Artificial Intelligence systems.
Homo Sapiens 2.0? We need a species-wide conversation about the future of human genetic enhancement
We have all the tools we need to alter the genetic makeup of our species. The realization is inevitable. Timing is the only variable.
Is the Future Safe?
Survival is the great challenge of the 21st century and could prove to be a far greater challenge than at any time in the past.
Gene editing on human embryos would not create ‘designer babies’
Researchers are moving forward with attempts to make edits to human embryos using CRISPR and other genome editing techniques.
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