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The alarming rise of complex genetic testing in human embryo selection
Source: Nature Companies are marketing polygenic risk scores as part of IVF well ahead of a full understanding of the potential benefits — or dangers.
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In a first, brain implant lets man with complete paralysis spell out thoughts: ‘I love my cool son.’
Source: Science Surgically placed electrodes enable person with late-stage ALS to communicate via neural signals.
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Stakeholders want more clarity about devices used for remote clinical studies
Source: RAPS A number of stakeholders have written to the US Food and Drug Administration about the agency’s recent draft guidance on how digital health technologies (DHT) could be used to conduct clinical trials remotely.
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Why 2022 is only the beginning for AI regulation
Source: Venture Beat As the world becomes increasingly dependent on technology to communicate, attend school, do our work, buy groceries and more, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) play a bigger role in our lives and their regulation is only beginning.
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Animal care panel sues own university, fearing harassment from animal rights activists
Source: Science Committee members seek to stay confidential, while PETA says transparency is needed for proper oversight.
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Cornell Lowers Credit Cap for Engineers
Source: Inside Higher Ed Citing concerns for student mental health, the university is reducing the maximum number of credits engineers can take from 23 to 20 per semester.
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Why High Schoolers Should Consider Pursuing Published Research
Source: Forbes How can a high school student pursue research and get published? Answer by Kristen Moon, Founder & CEO at Moon Prep.
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Many Student-Affairs Officials Are Considering Leaving the Field
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education In a new survey, one-third say they’re not sure they’ll stay in the field for the next five years.
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That tattoo needle doesn’t do what you think it’s doing
Source: Science High-speed video reveals surprising way ink enters skin.
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