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Why gene editing can never eliminate disability
| Jaipreet Virdi
In a world where DNA testing and gene editing offer ways to eliminate certain disabilities, Jaipreet Virdi explores a more accepting and inclusive approach.
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Ancestry, privacy and the family tree
| Tanya PerdikouNaomi Vona
Wanting to find out more about her Jamaican grandfather, Tanya Perdikou contemplates DNA testing. But first she has to consider the potential impact of unexpected results.
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Womb milk and the puzzle of the placenta
| Joanna Wolfarth
A human baby needs milk to survive – and this holds true even before it’s born. Joanna Wolfarth explores “womb milk”, as well as ancient and modern ideas about the placenta.
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The tale of the toxic kidneys
| Thomas MorrisEmily Evans
In 1954 a serendipitous coming together of skills and circumstances allowed the first successful organ transplant to take place. Read how Richard Herrick’s life was prolonged by his identical twin’s generosity.