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Weekly reads: artificial wombs, mice with rat brains, NeuralinkIt feels like we are marching towards a future in which key aspects of human reproduction, including the use of artificial wombs, could be substantially different than for most of history. The FDA is considering allowing a clinical trial for use of artificial wombs in people. Human trials of artificial…
Burst Biologics unapproved biologic used by Weill Cornell: was there a cover-up?
The New York Times just broke a story on Burst Biologics and Weill Cornell that fits with long-standing troubling questions …
Defining epigenetic reprogramming, cellular reprogramming & rejuvenation
Epigenetic reprogramming is a term used in cell biology that is increasingly ending up in news stories too. Unfortunately, some …
Weekly reads: big Retraction Watch news, stem cells & metastasis, an FDA approval, Iowa AG sues clinic
Retraction Watch has been a great resource for those of us who have been following research misconduct. They widely cover …
Suit against Dr. Alvaro Skupin & Dra Nancy Alvarez over blinding at clinic is settled
A patient who got scientifically unproven and non-FDA-approved stem cells from Dr. Alvaro Skupin, filed suited against him, his wife …
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