Khan Sheikhun
The civil war in Syria may have moved into a dangerous new stage. President Trump ordered a strike on a government air force base, blaming...
Syria’s sarin attack part of the ‘weaponisation’ of healthcare
Rebel hospitals and clinics targeted by air strikes The deaths of possibly 100 Syrian civilians, including children, after a gas attack, is just a ghastlier...
Parents deserve kids with their own genes – Singapore court
A Singaporean court has ruled that parents have a strong interest in their 'genetic affinity' with their children. A Singaporean court recently ruled that parents...
Swedes trade swipe cards for microchip implants
A small Swedish tech company is microchipping its employees for security access. A small Swedish tech company is microchipping its employees for security access, in...
Sperm bring in ‘serious money’ for London hospital
Male gametes become a commodity which crosses borders Sperm is becoming a commercialised commodity. In the UK a hospital run by the National Health Service...
FDA green-lights more 23andMe genetic tests
A new set of 23andMe genetic tests have been authorised by the FDA. The US Food and Drug Administration will allow the genetic testing company...
Arkansas rushes to execute 7 in 11 days
It will run out of lethal drugs before the end of April. The American state of Arkansas has not executed anyone for more than 10...
Dutch doctors oppose plans for ‘completed life’ euthanasia
It could stigmatise the elderly Although Dutch government proposals for euthanasia for “completed life” – that is, for elderly people who want to step off...