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Biotechnology

Should biotech piggy go to market?: Consumer advocates worry that the FDA is throwing open the barn door to genetically engineered animals too quickly.; By Rebecca Clarren Mar 4, 2008
Our rosy future, according to Freeman Dyson: Climate change is nothing to worry about, says the eminent physicist. Let's celebrate genetic engineering and our ability to design a new world of plants and creatures.; By Onnesha Roychoudhuri Sep 29, 2007
Transgenic public relations: Why is it so hard?: Would public suspicion of genetically modified organisms be alleviated if scientists received better media training?; Andrew Leonard Sep 11, 2007
Are we playing dice with the biosphere?: Veteran tech writer Denise Caruso warns us how little we really know about genetic engineering -- and says there's a smarter way to place bets on new technology.; By Scott Rosenberg Mar 12, 2007
Food, meet fuel: What will we eat when all the corn goes in the gas tank?; Andrew Leonard Nov 28, 2006
I'm a Buddhist in Big Pharma -- is that cool?: How can I reconcile my beliefs with the necessities of research?; By Cary Tennis Aug 14, 2006
The Big Idea: Robugs, biologically based software, the GeoWeb, transgenic art and other hot frontiers in technological innovation.; By David Pescovitz Nov 30, 2005
The (really scary) soldier of the future: Thanks to nanotechnology, he'll be a lethal superman who can heal himself.; By Alan H. Goldstein Oct 20, 2005
Bio-stupid: The protesters at a San Francisco biotech summit were scientifically illiterate and politically irrelevant. But they were also right.; By Alan Goldstein Aug 3, 2004
Thou shalt not make scientific progress: Medical research is poised to make a quantum leap that will benefit sufferers from Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, muscular dystrophy, diabetes and other diseases. But George W. Bush's religious convictions stand in its way.; By Farhad Manjoo Mar 25, 2004
One vote for the new eugenics: Yes, genetics research can alleviate suffering. But in our consumerist, narcissistic society, it's ultimately about producing perfect people. Part 2 of "How I Decoded the Human Genome."; By John Sundman Oct 22, 2003
How I decoded the human genome: We are becoming the masters of our own DNA. But does that give us the right to decide that my children should never have been born?; By John Sundman Oct 21, 2003
Invasion of the high-tech body snatchers: Ready for infrared vision, and hearts that work better than the original? While bioethicists obsess over cloning, bioengineers will soon be able to replace every part of our bodies.; By Alan H. Goldstein Sep 30, 2003
Clone free: Francis Fukuyama warns that the combination of runaway biotechnology and individual freedom could lead to a social nightmare.; By Katharine Mieszkowski May 21, 2002
Mutant food: A lawsuit against the FDA reveals documents that show even the agency's own scientists have doubts about the safety of genetically modified foods.; By Kristi Coale Jan 12, 2000
Bill Gates pledges $4 billion for third-world medicines: Vaccines are not unlike software: They require a big investment up front, but then they're cheap to make.; By Arthur Allen Dec 14, 1999
Letters to the Editor: Will staying unmarried save your relationship? Plus: Camille Paglia sparks new "Sensation" debate; should technology change the way we have children?; Letters to the Editor Nov 24, 1999
Brave new world or future shock?: Medical scientists predict technologies such as animal-to-human organ transplants and toilets that send info to your doctor.; By Jon Bowen Nov 17, 1999
The $50 million question: Can UC-Berkeley keep its independence from corporate pressures and accept a huge new biotech research grant?; By Kristi Coale Oct 15, 1998

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