Category Science and Technology

Crimes against Humanity in Xinjiang and the Crisis in Forensic Genetics

Mark Munsterhjelm raises alarm about the complicity of researchers and suppliers in forensic genetics in the Chinese government’s repression of Indigenous peoples in Xinjiang.

Artificial Intelligence and Health Care: The Importance of Location

Ryan Tonkens illustrates why a heath care system’s location matters for managing the ethical issues arising from the use of artificial intelligence in health care.

Praise be the Subject: Altruism and Therapeutic Misconception

Palmer Montalbano recommends using public policy that reinforces altruism as a solution to the problem that truly informing patients about the risks of participation in cancer research trials would hinder recruitment.

Prior Authorizations: Proportionate measure or burden without benefit?

Pamela White advocates for strong consumer protection regulation of health insurance company use of prior authorizations.

Introducing: The Beautiful Unwanted

Chris Kaposy introduces his new book, The Beautiful Unwanted: Down Syndrome in Myth, Memoir, and Bioethics.