Why Are Autism Rates Steadily Rising?

Why Are Autism Rates Steadily Rising?

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China vs. the West: Who Will Lead the Way in Embryo Editing Research?

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Noah Davis is a writer living in Brooklyn. Visit his website at http://www.noahedavis.com.
Is It Possible to Predict Your Face, Voice, and Skin Color from Your DNA?

A slide from J. Craig Venter's recent study on facial prediction presented at the Summit Conference in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2017.

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