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Published on 13:57 GMT
China suspends scientists who claim to have produced first gene-edited babies
The moves comes after Chinese scientist He Jiankui announced Monday that two ostensibly healthy twin girls had been born this month from embryos altered to make them resistant to HIV. Chinese authorities called He’s claim “extremely abominable in …Source: CNN -
Published on 14:10 GMT
What the UAE’s arrest of Matthew Hedges means for political science research in the Middle East
Matthew Hedges, a political science graduate student from Durham University, returned to Britain this week after more than six months in prison. Hedges was arrested on May 5 at the airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, during a research trip, and five …Source: The Washington Post -
Published on 13:29 GMT
Why many scientists don’t trust evolutionary psychology
Evolutionary scientists and social psychologists are at war. Nature and nurture are at it again, folks. Evolutionary scientists and social psychologists are at odds over human nature. Two evolutionary psychologists conducted a survey of 335 social …Source: Treehugger -
Published on 13:54 GMT
China orders halt to gene editing in babies as scientists condemn recent claims
China’s science ministry has ordered that people involved in the controversial baby gene-editing experiment halt their activities, a government official told state media Thursday. The ministry “firmly opposes the baby gene-editing incident and has …Source: Sabah -
Published on 13:22 GMT
China halts activities of baby gene-editing scientist
Experts warn that editing human embryos can create unintended mutations that can have impact throughout the lifetime Who are the investors supporting He Jiankui, the Chinese scientist behind the gene-edited babies? – PHOTO: AFP HONG KONG: A Chinese …Source: The Express Tribune -
Published on 14:19 GMT
Genome Summit Organisers Slam Chinese Scientist’s Gene-Editing Baby Claim
He Jiankui used a gene-editing technology to alter the embryonic genes of twin girls. Shanghai: The organisers of a conference where a Chinese scientist claimed to have edited the genes of twin babies condemned the work today, calling it “deeply …Source: NDTV -
Published on 14:19 GMT
After Scientist’s Experiment, China Orders Stop To Baby Gene-Editing Activities
An experiment led by Chinese scientist He Jiankui claims to have altered the DNA of twin girls. Beijing: China’s science ministry has ordered that people involved in the controversial baby gene-editing experiment halt their activities, a government …Source: NDTV -
Published on 08:49 GMT
Scientists call for a halt to genetically editing embryos, rebuke Chinese researcher
Leading genomic scientists urged national academies and scientific bodies Thursday against continuing with the clinical use of gene editing and sharply reprimanded a Chinese researcher who had violated international ethical standards in a secretive …Source: The Washington Post -
Published on 06:15 GMT
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Concerns sparked by Chinese scientist’s gene-edited babies
Hong Kong scientists have warned of far-reaching effects on humans and consequences that will not be seen for several generations after a Chinese scientist claimed he had created the world’s first gene-edited babies. Dr He Jiankui’s experiment to …Source: The New Zeland Herald -
Published on 09:39 GMT
Gene-editing scientist under scrutiny by Chinese officials – Japan Today
The rebuke from China was fast and furious. A Chinese scientist who claimed he helped make the world’s first gene-edited babies is now under investigation by government bodies and by his own university. He Jiankui, a 34-year-old associate professor …Source: Beijing News -
Published on 07:06 GMT
International Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies, But Rejects Moratorium
American biologist David Baltimore at the opening of the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing at the University of Hong Kong, on Tuesday. The Nobel Prize winner has had harsh words for a fellow scientist who claims he has gene-editing human …Source: NPR -
Published on 07:49 GMT
Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies Claim, But Rejects Moratorium
American biologist David Baltimore at the opening of the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing at the University of Hong Kong, on Tuesday. The Nobel Prize winner has had harsh words for a fellow scientist who claims he has gene-editing human …Source: NPR -
Published on 07:38 GMT
Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies Claim, But Rejects Moratorium
A Chinese scientist’s claims that he created the world’s first gene-edited babies is a “deeply disturbing” and “irresponsible” violation of international scientific norms, according to a formal conclusion issued Thursday by …Source: KANZ -
Published on 08:05 GMT
International Science Summit Denounces Gene-Edited Babies, But Rejects Moratorium
A Chinese scientist’s claims that he created the world’s first gene-edited babies is a “deeply disturbing” and “irresponsible” violation of international scientific norms, according to a formal conclusion issued Thursday by …Source: KNPR -
Published on 12:28 GMT
How machine learning and data science give Bloomberg a competitive advantage
In our meeting at the firm’s European headquarters in London, Bloomberg CTO Shawn Edwards talks keenly about both the game-changing power of big data and his broader desire to build a data science capability that will help create innovative products …Source: PC Magazine -
Published on 11:05 GMT
The Science Trump Got Wrong in the Post Interview
In a Nov. 27 interview with the Washington Post, President Donald Trump made a series of inaccurate statements. He questioned the cause of climate change, praised a nonexistent method for wildfire prevention and even recycled a long-debunked news story …Source: Factcheck -
Published on 05:41 GMT
Chinese scientist’s genetic experiment on baby draws controversy
He Jiankui, a Chinese researcher, speaks during the Human Genome Editing Conference in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. He made his first public comments about his claim to have helped make the world’s first gene-edited babies. less He Jiankui, a …Source: Michigansthumb -
Published on 13:05 GMT
‘2.0’ film review: This Rajinikanth-starrer is an insanely fun science-fiction extravaganza
By IANS Film: 2.0 Director: S.Shankar Cast: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson, Adil Hussain and Sudhanshu Pandey Rating: 3.5/5 It’s been a long wait for superstar Rajinikanth’s “2.0”, which has finally hit the screens, and it …Source: The New Indian Express -
Published on 10:19 GMT
New Report Explores Science of Interventions to Save Coral Reefs
New Report Explores Science of Interventions to Save Coral Reefs WASHINGTON – While the management of local and regional stressors threatening coral reefs is critical, these efforts on their own will not be enough in the face of global climate change, says …Source: Nationalacademies
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Published on November 29, 2018 – 13:30 GMT
Quadron Signs Agreement to Supply Portable Extraction and Processing Facility for CBD Science Processing Corp.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quadron Cannatech Corporation (the “Company” or “Quadron”) – (CSE: QCC), is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with CBD Science Processing Corp. (CBD Science) to supply a …Distribution channels: Consumer Goods … -
Published on November 28, 2018 – 13:00 GMT
Cowen’s Kyber Data Science Subsidiary to Exclusively Market Headset’s Cannabis Data to the Financial Services Industry
NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kyber Data Science, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cowen Inc. (NASDAQ:COWN) (“Cowen” or the “Company”), today announced an agreement with Headset, whereby Kyber will sell and distribute Headset’s cannabis …Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry …
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Published on November 27, 2018 – 16:19 GMT
Four Berkeley Lab Scientists Named AAAS Fellows
Four scientists from the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Election as a AAAS Fellow is an honor bestowed upon AAAS members …Distribution channels: Technology -
Published on November 26, 2018 – 16:27 GMT
Earth Science Tech, Inc. (ETST) Announces Cyber Monday 50% Discount and Steepest Wholesale Account Deals
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Published on November 21, 2018 – 17:33 GMT
The Cannabis Science Inaugural Black-Tie Awards Gala Final Planning Underway; Recognizing Major Industry Accomplishments,…
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via OTC PR WIRE — Cannabis Science, Inc. (USOTC: CBIS), a U.S. company specializing in the development of cannabinoid-based medicines, is pleased to announce that the inaugural CBIS Black-tie Gala has …Distribution channels: -
Published on November 21, 2018 – 13:28 GMT
The Cannabis Science Inaugural Black-Tie Dinner Awards Gala Final Planning Underway; Recognizing Major Industry …
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Published on November 20, 2018 – 00:26 GMT
Chicago Pre-College Science and Engineering Program awarded $100K from Boeing Company
Grant supports African American and Latino youth in pursuit of science and engineering careers CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, November 19, 2018 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Chicago Pre-College Science and Engineering Program (ChiS&E) today …Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Education … -
Published on November 21, 2018 – 05:23 GMT
Webinar November 27: The Science Behind Liquid Hydrogen Fueling Station Footprint Reduction
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Fuel Cell Technologies Office will hold a public webinar titled “The Science Behind Liquid Hydrogen Fueling Station Footprint Reduction” on Tuesday, November 27, at 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). In this …Distribution channels: Energy Industry