Category Archives: Science and ethics

The ethical aspects of scientific discovery

Only the Beautiful and the U.S. Eugenics Movement

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Christie K

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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Re-Creating Humans

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Christie K

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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The Merry-Go-Round That Keeps You Awake

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Christie K

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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