Category Science Funding
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.
L’intelligence artificielle du point de vue de la santé globale
Vincent Couture et Jean-Christophe Bélisle-Pipon explorent les nouvelles menaces existentielles qu’engendre l’intelligence artificielle restreinte et générale pour la santé mondiale et proposent des stratégies pour s’y attaquer.
Mind the Ethical Gap in AI-Powered Drug Discovery
Dessislava Fessenko shows that while artificial intelligence might revolutionize drug development, its use comes with risks and potential ethical implications. Iterative ethics oversight from the get-go is needed to address the looming concerns.
Regulating Chemicals in Your Cosmetics
Addie Tiller discusses the nuances of toxicants in cosmetics and how researchers and politicians are calling for better regulation in Canada.
Polygenic Risk Scores to Select Embryos: A Need for Societal Debate
Hazar Haidar discusses the need for a societal debate to explore challenges related to polygenic embryo screening.