Tag: Resources: Human Genetics

  • Human Applications of Synthetic Biology (Resource List)

    Human Applications of Synthetic Biology (Resource List)

    A listing of articles on human applications of synthetic biology (updated 5-24-13). ****** General Gods and Monsters Mark Dowie, Mother Jones, January/February 2004 [Talking apes, flying pigs, superhumans with armadillo attributes, and other strange considerations of Dr. Stuart Newman’s fight to patent a human/animal chimera] Big Promises Backed by Bad Theory Eric Hoffman and Stuart Newman, GEN, May […]

  • Video: Genetically Modified Humans, Stuart Newman and Milton Reynolds

    Video: Genetically Modified Humans, Stuart Newman and Milton Reynolds

    Stuart Newman, PhD in conversation with Milton Reynolds: June 6, Patent Pending – The Rise of Genetically Modified Humans EAST BAY CONVERSATIONS The Promises and Perils of Biotechnology Stuart Newman, PhD in conversation with Milton Reynolds of Facing History and Ourselves. Thursday, June 6, 2013, 7: 30 pm Brower Center’s Goldman Theater (2150 Allston Way, […]

  • About: June 6 Event with Milton Reynolds & Stuart Newman – The Rise of Genetically Modified Humans

    About: June 6 Event with Milton Reynolds & Stuart Newman – The Rise of Genetically Modified Humans

    On June 6, join Milton Reynolds of Facing History and Ourselves in conversation with Stuart Newman as they consider some of the social justice and ethical challenges associated with these developments. In 1997, New York Medical College cell biologist Stuart Newman applied for a patent on what he called a “humanzee” — part human, part […]

  • Articles on Human Genetics and Synthetic Biology by Stuart Newman

    In advance of his conversation with Milton Reynolds at East Bay Conversations on June 6, 2013, Stuart Newman shares selected articles he has written over the past 10 years on human genetics and synthetic biology. Stuart Newman received an A.B. from Columbia University and a Ph.D. in chemical physics from the University of Chicago.  He […]