Ethical questions swarm scientists after discovery that could wipe out pesky mosquitoes - Researchers have developed a killer ...

A new survey has revealed a widespread lack of clarity among researchers in China regarding ethical publishing practices, ...

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A new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute outlines six core ethical challenges in synthetic biology, including ...

Gene editing holds the potential of suppressing mosquito species that carry deadly diseases — and raises ethical questions.

Nick Franks has challenged the accepted theory of what happens to our brains as we sleep, and he’s faced fierce and personal ...

What happens when science advances ... s ethical norms––and the ethical intuitions of many people––aren’t sophisticated enough to encompass them? The question is brought to mind by ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Christine Coughlin, Wake Forest University and Nancy M. P. King, Wake Forest ...

It can also force us to confront historical practices that shock our modern sensibilities—and leave us grappling with thorny ethical questions. For Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman.

One ethical question raised by IVG is who benefits ... associate director of science for the Center for Genetics and Society, an advocacy group that argues for responsible use of genetic technology.