Subject: Biopolitical Views & News: 2015 News Highlights, Best of Biopolitical Times, Happy Holidays
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December 22, 2015

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The next issue of Biopolitical Views & News will be out on Thursday, January 14, 2016. Have a happy holiday season!

Top Biopolitical Times Posts of 2015 ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s135dalKJ5j7 )

by Elliot Hosman, Pete Shanks & Marcy Darnovsky,
Here are a few of our favorite blogs of 2015.

Biopolitical News of 2015 ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1f15blKJ5j9 )

by Elliot Hosman, Pete Shanks & Marcy Darnovsky
We highlight breaking news stories and human biotech developments in biopolitics in 2015.

[Letter to the Editor] Genetic Control ( http://www.newyorker.rsvp1.com/s10a1alKJ5jb )

by Marcy Darnovsky, The New Yorker
CRISPR is a potentially society-altering technology, and democratic engagement with its trajectory is crucial and pressing.

More Questions than Answers at Gene Editing Summit  ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1cadblKJ5jc )
[Quotes CGS's Marcy Darnovsky]

by Chloe Poston, Genes to Genomes
"Marcy Darnovsky reminded the room of the societal implications of germ line editing, warning that parents will want to choose traits that society values most."

Are There Genes for Intelligence &mdash; And Is It Racist to Ask? ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1089alKJ5jd )
[Quotes CGS Advisory Board member Dorothy Roberts]

by Robin Marantz Henig, National Geographic
The bottom line, said Dorothy Roberts, is that studying the genetics of intelligence &ldquo;cannot possibly be socially neutral."

Bayer Forms Gene Editing Partnership with CRISPR Therapeutics ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1c85blKJ5je )

by Ludwig Burger, Reuters
Under the deal, the German drugmaker will pay for the joint venture's research over the next five years, 300 million euros in total.

We Can Design Our Descendants. But Should We? ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1c91blKJ5jf )

by Margaret Somerville, The Globe and Mail [Canada]
Ethically, we must place the future child at the centre of the decision-making. We must also protect society.

GM Insects and Moral Blackmail ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s109dalKJ5jg )

by Jack Stilgoe and Sarah Hartley, The Guardian [UK]
Scientists have raised concerns about extreme and potentially existential environmental and security risks, including the extinction of species and/or ecosystems.

Church May Back GM Embryos to Cure Inherited Diseases ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s10d9alKJ5jh )

by Oliver Moody, The Times
The Church of England could agree to the genetic modification of human embryos.

First Genetically Edited Cows Arrive at UC Davis ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1cd5blKJ5ji )

by Edward Ortiz, Sacramento Bee
The two calves will never grow horns typical of their breed. Instead, they&rsquo;ll always sport soft hair where hard mounds normally emerge.

Personalized Medicine: A Faustian Bargain? ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1cc1blKJ5jj )

by Eleonore Pauwels & Jim Dratwa, Scientific American
Individually tailored therapies could be too expensive for many of those whose DNA donations go into creating the treatments.

Clinical Genetics Has a Big Problem That's Affecting People's Lives ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s10cdalKJ5jk )

by Ed Yong, The Atlantic
Many geneticists have tales where mistakes in the scientific literature have led to wrong &mdash; and sometimes harmful &mdash; diagnoses.

Genetic Testing May Be Coming to Your Office ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1ce9blKJ5jl )

by Rachel Emma Silverman, The Wall Street Journal
Health advocates raise concerns about privacy and the potential for illegal discrimination based on employees&rsquo; genetic information.

It is Ridiculously Hard for Californians to get their DNA out of the FBI&rsquo;s Genetic Database ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s10e5alKJ5jm )

by Kashmir Hill, Fusion
More states should make DNA expungement automatic. People shouldn&rsquo;t forfeit their genetic rights simply because of an arrest.

Fifty New Clinical Trials, a $150 Million Partnership and Much More: California's Coming Stem Cell 'Powerhouse' ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1cfdblKJ5jo )

by David Jensen, California Stem Cell Report
Directors of the California stem cell agency approved an $890 million plan for the next five years to build an &ldquo;industrial stem cell therapeutic powerhouse&rdquo; in the Golden State.

Health Canada all but ignores illegal ad for surrogate, cash for egg donors, internal documents reveal ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1079alKJ5jp )

by Tom Blackwell, National Post [Canada]
Evidence shows that Health Canada has not just turned a blind eye, but has been complicit with illegal activity.

Ontario funds one cycle of IVF &mdash; while supplies last ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1c61blKJ5jr )

Alison Motluk, Canadian Medical Association Journal
Not all Ontarians who are eligible for a funded cycle of in vitro fertilization will necessarily get it, and it's not clear just how the 5000 annual spots will be allocated to individual patients.

Mexican State Votes to Ban Surrogacy for Gay Men and Foreign People ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s106dalKJ5js )

by Associated Press in Mexico City, The Guardian [UK]
Tabasco was the only Mexican state to allow surrogacy, supposedly on a non-commercial basis.

Lack Of Diversity In Clinical Trials Presents Possible Health Consequences ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1c49blKJ5jt )

by Rae Ellen Bichell, National Public Radio
Despite striking ethnic disparities in the incidence and mortality of diseases like cancer and respiratory disease, minorities are not well represented in clinical trials.

Policing the ethics police: Research review boards face scrutiny as feds propose new rules ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1045alKJ5ju )

by Sabriya Rice, Modern Healthcare
Critics say Institutional Review Boards are too lax, have unqualified members, are riddled with conflicts of interest, and are overwhelmed by the volume of studies they must review.

Science is Embarrassingly White. That&rsquo;s a Huge Problem. ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1051alKJ5jv )

by Daniela Hernandez, Fusion
&ldquo;If you don&rsquo;t diversify something like science, society doesn&rsquo;t change and the people who have power and are in charge of knowledge generation, they do not change.&rdquo;

Science and Gender: Scientists Must Work Harder on Equality ( http://www.geneticsandsociety.rsvp1.com/s1c5dblKJ5jw )

by Meg Urry, Nature
Astronomer Meg Urry reflects on a turbulent year for women in science.

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