Matthew Herder wrote a Master’s thesis on Canadian science policy some ten years ago and by the time he was done, he had sworn off the word ‘innovation.’

Linda Wright briefly explains “hoped-for” GeneSetMatch technology and highlights problems for informed consent and public trust.

Michael Orsini and Jennifer Kilty discuss the criminalization of failure to disclose HIV status.

Shawna Collins describes orthorexia and considers whether it should be an official medical diagnosis.

Celeste Orr critiques the ableism underpinning arguments for women’s access to contraception and abortion in response to the Zika virus.