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Author Archives: Christie K
House Woman and Forced Arranged Marriages
If you were placed before the fait-accompli of your “marriage” to a stranger, and your life depended on how well you complied with the arrangement, what would you do? Adorah Nworah tackles this question in her debut novel, House Woman, … Continue reading
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The Vanishing at Castle Moreau and “Fright With a Purpose”
In the late 90s, I watched a film based on H.G. Wells’ The Island of Doctor Moreau. At the time, I didn’t dwell much upon the movie’s main theme—man’s ever doomed attempts to use scientific advances to usurp God’s authority. … Continue reading
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Only the Beautiful and the U.S. Eugenics Movement
This summer, I’ve enjoyed my longest streak of leisurely reading. Between postpartum brain fog and a house reverberating with the bustle of visiting relatives, writing was a non-starter. So, I dove into reading, free from any preoccupation about written word … Continue reading
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The Dark Side of CRISPR Technology (Re-Creating Humans Part 2)
What’s the procedure that promises to deliver babies unaffected by the genetic abnormalities of their parents? It’s called heritable genome editing (HE) or germline editing and uses “gene editing” technology. Currently, the fastest, cheapest and most reliable technique to edit … Continue reading
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Re-Creating Humans
This week, I’ll be micro-blogging about heritable gene editing, i.e. the process by which human reproductive cells (sperm, egg cells) or embryos are “edited” to produce children. The primary question is this: The story is familiar but with a twist. … Continue reading
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Let There Be Light
A couple of nights ago, Hero Boy came to our bedroom, sobbing. Earlier in the evening, electricity had gone on and off in the neighborhood. As a result, the circuit breaker had tripped in the middle of the night, interrupting … Continue reading
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The Merry-Go-Round That Keeps You Awake
Picture this. You’re in bed. The thermostat is set to your desired comfort temperature. Your preferred source of white noise hums in the background. The bedsheets are crisp and clean. Yet, sleep eludes you. You try counting sheep, but they … Continue reading
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