Should All Babies Have Their Genome Sequenced?
We have the ability to sequence the DNA of every newborn, generating information that could help diagnose diseases and predict conditions th...
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New Medical Technologies and the Battle over Evidence
Does a new medicine or diagnostic test work? Is it safe? Should the government approve it and insurers pay for it? In this episode of Hastin...
Should We Genetically Enhance Human Beings?
It has long been an ethical line not to be crossed: genetically enhancing humans – making us faster, smarter, or even kinder – in a way that...
What's Wrong with Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sports?
If all athletes had access to the same performance-enhancing drugs, wouldn't that make competitions more fair? And why are some performance...