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The Niche
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Stem Cell & Regenerative Med Newsletter
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Weekly reads: genome sequencing, chemical reprogramming 2.0
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I wrote earlier this week about genome sequencing of famous dead celebrities, pointing out that the trend seems full of ethical complexities. Genome news More broadly, sequencing the genomes of non-celebrities from hundreds or thousands of years ago can be important research. A new NYT piece covers such work on the Swahili people. Such research still requires careful consideration and …
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Pros & cons of dead celebrity genomics
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Are there any guidelines for genomics studies of famous dead people like sequencing their genomes? It doesn't seem like it. I remember when I first heard of the idea of trying to clone John Lennon from an old molar. Fortunately, as far as I know no one ever tried that, but it wouldn't surprise me if his genome sequence popped up …
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