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Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine are trying to use the gene-editing technology CRISPR to edit DNA within human sperm, but some experts are questioning whether the practice is ethical, Rob Stein writes for NPR's "Shots."
Some of the candidates seeking the 2020 Democratic nomination for president are walking back their support for Sen. Bernie Sanders' "Medicare-for-All" proposal amid mounting concerns from consumers.
Sabrina Strong, a lawyer for Johnson & Johnson, said, "We have many strong grounds for appeal and we intend to pursue those vigorously." According to the Times, it is unclear whether the appellate courts would affirm Balkman's verdict.
When a doctor recommends a treatment, we usually assume "it's based on solid evidence," but research shows that the number of popular clinical treatments that have been proven beneficial is "less than you might think," Austin Frakt writes for the New York Times' "The Upshot."
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