Genetic mutations: concerns for the “CRISPR” twins in China
The embryos of two Chinese twins had been genetically modified to obtain a natural immunity against AIDS. But unexpected mutations ...
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The genetic scissors revolution
Discovered in 2012, the system called CRISPR-Cas9 which makes it possible to isolate and cut DNA sequences offers the hope ...
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Immortality: The time is rather at the ceiling of humanity
According to physiology professor Jean-François Toussaint, Man has reached his limits: life expectancy, adult height and sports records. This is ...
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Bioethics law: opening of the first Citizen Day
Rennes hosts the first citizens' day of the States General of bioethics. An opportunity to participate in the debates?This Saturday, ...
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British teen gets cryonized
A 14-year-old British girl who died of rare cancer has been cryogenized, the justice of her country having authorized the ...
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André Comte-Sponville: “Our civilization demands everything from medicine”
MAINTENANCE. On the occasion of the S3 Odéon meetings which will take place on September 3 in Paris, the philosopher ...
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Artificial genome: “they want to create life chemically”
INTERVIEW - Scientists want to artificially manufacture human cells. A project that could give birth to "superb babies", without biological ...
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How to live longer, in good health
SURVEY - To live to 120 or 130 years ... a prospect which is not impossible today. If this exponential ...
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