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.
Five reasons we should embrace gene-editing research on human embryos
Many scientists are worried about creating genetically modified humans. While these are valid concerns, they don’t justify a ban on research.
Why human gene editing must not be stopped
What we all have an inescapable moral duty to do is to continue with scientific investigation of gene editing techniques.
Plugging Into Your Brain
Billions of dollars have been poured into three areas of research: neuroprosthetics, brain-computer interfaces and optogenetics.
Transgenic tinkering here to stay: Embracing biotechnology in the home
Want to track which breed of a certain plant attracts the most ladybugs in your home garden? Interested in engineering your own coffee?
Gene therapy on brink of golden age: Here’s why
Gene therapy, like many other areas of technology, is advancing and succeeding in increments. It must follow a very cautious pathway.
Rise of the humans: intelligence amplification will make us as smart as the machines
Around the same time that AI was first defined, there was another concept that emerged: intelligence amplification (IA).
5 brain technologies that will shape our future
While some of these applications seem far off, many are closer than you might realize. Here are five emerging technologies.
It is time to classify biological aging as a disease
We can now improve the lifespan of C. elegans, more than double the lifespan of flies and mice, and improve the lifespan of rats.
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