Science Is Redefining Motherhood. If Only Society Would Let It
Karl, a PhD and lecturer at MIT, gave birth to both of his children—and despite being the one with the baby bump, he was routinely asked to wait outside…
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Australia Moves Ahead Cautiously With ‘3-Parent IVF’
Australia’s cautious approach is similar to that of the UK, where Parliament voted to legalize mitochondrial donation in 2015. There, only one clinic,…
This Blood Test Detects Cancer in Dogs. But Do You Want to Know?
This algorithm has been designed to spot these genetic indicators across many dog breeds with different forms of cancer: say, a bloodhound with lymphoma or a…
Why You Should Think Twice Before Sharing a Covid Diagnosis
I know three people recovering from Covid at the moment. I know this because they told me.That might not seem like a big deal these days, when a Covid…
When Doctors Cite ‘Regret’ to Deny Care, Who Is Really Protected?
Historically, physicians made decisions on behalf of their patients. That changed over the course of the 20th century, as the principle of informed consent…
Recreational Virginity and the False Promise of Artificial Hymens
This Valentine’s Day, many couples will be displaying their affection with traditional gifts of the season: a bouquet of roses, a box of chocolates, a…
The Capitalist Trap of Pig Organ Transplants
But what this system misses is that noncompliance isn’t always the result of a patient being unwilling to or uninterested in following directions. A patient…
How Body Farms and Human Composting Can Help Communities
Spade began her investigations as a master’s student in Architecture with her thesis, “A place for the urban dead.” Seeking to replicate the process of…