Ethics

Forty years after a 1981 report hinted at the coming HIV/AIDS pandemic, we look at how the response to global public health threats has changed.

The fast transmission of bad information is dangerous. A new approach employs “infodemiologists” to fight outbreaks.

Tweaking the genes of wild animals could save endangered species and protect humans from disease. But there’s a risk.

New research may shed light on political polarization—and how we could protect against the incitement of violence.

Some tech and drug enhancements are banned as unfair, but ironically they could end up leveling the playing field.

New braintech can capture a vast amount of personal data. It’s time to think about how yours will be protected.

The Wall Street giant’s big bet on Ancestry.com drives home the financial realities facing the consumer genomic revolution.

As our understanding of the genome evolves, the metaphors we use to describe it should, too.

Low levels of the naturally occurring, soft shiny metal could reduce violence and enhance moods for all.

Juan Enriquez explores the possibility and inevitable risks of human speciation.

As Western medicine brings psychedelics into mainstream use, a growing movement is innovating new business models grounded in reciprocity and inclusion.

These scholars of color combine scientific inquiry and social justice.

Steve Ramirez wants to zap bad memories and upgrade good ones.

George Church and Ramez Naam on the limitations of evolution, the power of matchmaking, and why we should send single-cell computers into deep space.

Gene editing scrambles a family's connections in this original sci-fi story for NEO.LIFE.