Jeff BessenSocial Links NavigationHarvard University Latest articles by Jeff Bessen Did Harvard Scientists Secretly Discuss Making a Human from Scratch? By Jeff Bessen published 25 May 16 Did you hear about the secret meeting earlier this month at Harvard Medical School? The one where scientists schemed to create a parentless human being from scratch? Human Behavior Powerful DNA 'Editing' Has Arrived, Are We Ready for It? By Jeff Bessen published 6 August 15 CRISPR/Cas is a new technology that allows unprecedented control over the DNA code. The gene editing technique also raises concerns. Genetics Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Scientists may have finally found where the 'missing half' of the universe's matter is hiding2Ozempic in a pill? New oral drug may work as well as Ozempic-style injectables3Scientists reveal signs of crucial life-sustaining process on Mars: 'I knew right away how important this discovery was'4'Useless' female organ discovered over a century ago may actually support ovaries, study finds5A mysterious, 100-year solar cycle may have just restarted — and it could mean decades of dangerous space weather
Did Harvard Scientists Secretly Discuss Making a Human from Scratch? By Jeff Bessen published 25 May 16 Did you hear about the secret meeting earlier this month at Harvard Medical School? The one where scientists schemed to create a parentless human being from scratch?
Powerful DNA 'Editing' Has Arrived, Are We Ready for It? By Jeff Bessen published 6 August 15 CRISPR/Cas is a new technology that allows unprecedented control over the DNA code. The gene editing technique also raises concerns.
