Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
While some types of potential human enhancements may seem like science fiction to observers not immersed in the world of biotechnology, there are any number of enhancements already available to the general public today. From laser eye surgery to teeth whitening, modern human enhancements are widely known today. The theme of “everyday enhancements” arose first […]
Ahead of the presidential election, the demographic profiles of the Republican and Democratic parties are strikingly different.
Gene editing giving babies much reduced risk of serious disease Respondents to the Pew Research Center survey read the following statement: “New developments in genetics and gene-editing techniques are making it possible to treat some diseases and conditions by modifying a person’s genes. In the future, gene-editing techniques could be used for any newborn, by […]
Gene editing giving babies much reduced risk of serious disease Respondents to the Pew Research Center survey read the following statement: “New developments in genetics and gene-editing techniques are making it possible to treat some diseases and conditions by modifying a person’s genes. In the future, gene-editing techniques could be used for any newborn, by […]
In an increasingly contentious presidential campaign, just a quarter of voters who support Donald Trump in the general election say they have a lot or some close friends who are supporters of Hillary Clinton. Even fewer Clinton backers (18%) say they have at least some friends who support Trump.
Surgically implanted computer chip in the brain for much improved cognitive abilities Respondents to the Pew Research Center survey read the following statement: “New developments in understanding the brain are creating the possibility that doctors will be able to surgically implant a small computer chip in the brain. Right now, these implanted devices are being […]
Surgically implanted computer chip in the brain for much improved cognitive abilities Respondents to the Pew Research Center survey read the following statement: “New developments in understanding the brain are creating the possibility that doctors will be able to surgically implant a small computer chip in the brain. Right now, these implanted devices are being […]