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Statement on Removal of Web Page on Human Genome Editing

We recently launched a new website intended to highlight the science underlying questions that our research shows Americans have about current issues.




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At-Home DNA Tests Still Need the ‘Human Touch,’ Say Panelists at Genomics Roundtable Workshop

When Sara Altschule took a 23andMe ancestry test, the results confirmed what she already suspected - She is 77 percent Ashkenazi Jewish.




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One Year After Hong Kong Summit, Developments in Human Genome Editing Underscore Urgency for International Agreement on Standards and Oversight

It has been a little over a year since the Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing in Hong Kong, where scientist He Jiankui (pictured above) announced the birth of twins whose healthy embryonic genomes had been edited to confer resistance to HIV.




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Statement From the Presidents of the NAS, NAE, and NAM Supporting Steps Necessary to Assess the Potential for Human Convalescent Plasma to Help Control COVID-19

In light of the present situation in the U.S., we believe that it is essential to explore a wide range of options for treating the increasing numbers of very ill patients with COVID-19 respiratory illness.




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CHR Endorses Call for Human Rights-Based Approach to COVID-19

The Committee on Human Rights (CHR) of the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine fully endorses the Call for a Human Rights-Based Approach to COVID-19, issued by the Executive Committee of the International Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies (IHRN).




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Heritable Genome Editing Not Yet Ready to Be Tried Safely and Effectively in Humans - Initial Clinical Uses, If Permitted, Should Be Limited to Serious Single-Gene Diseases

Human embryos whose genomes have been edited should not be used to create a pregnancy until it is established that precise genomic changes can be made reliably without introducing undesired changes — a criterion that has not yet been met by any genome editing technology, says a new report by an international commission of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine, U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and the U.K.’s Royal Society.




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National Academies’ Gulf Research Program Awards $5.27 Million to Enhance Understanding of Gulf Ecosystems and Their Interactions with Natural Processes and Human Activities

The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced grant awards totaling $5.27 million for six new projects. These projects, planned to span two to three years, aim to improve understanding of how natural processes and human activities interact to affect coastal ecosystems in the U.S. Gulf Coast region.




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Returning Human Spaceflight to the United States

In my nearly 20 years at SpaceX, I have experienced hundreds of Falcon launches and test firings. As such, my level of anxiety prior to these events had been waning until, of course, Saturday, May 30, 2020. On that day, and for days leading up to it, my heart was in my throat.




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For Humans to Reach Mars, Advances Are Needed in Space Nuclear Propulsion Technologies

Using nuclear propulsion technologies to support a human mission to Mars in 2039 will require NASA to pursue an aggressive and urgent technology development program, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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New Research Models Offer Promise for Understanding the Human Brain and Finding Pathways to Therapies, But Also Raise Profound Ethical Questions

New models for studying the human brain — human neural organoids, transplants, and chimeras — show promise for advancing understanding of the brain and laying the groundwork for new therapeutic approaches to brain diseases that have so far proved hard to treat, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.




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Protecting Human Health through Biotechnology Breakthroughs and Platforms

On November 15, 2020, after 4 months in large-scale Phase 3 clinical testing, Moderna received resounding proof that its new class of medicines based on messenger RNA encased in lipid nanoparticles could be safely deployed as a highly effective vaccine to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Gulf Research Program Announces Inaugural Early-Career Research Fellows for New Human Health and Community Resilience Track

The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies today announced the first seven recipients of its 2021 Early-Career Research Fellowships.




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COVID-19 Pandemic and Racial Trauma Have Caused Unprecedented Disruption Among Youth - School-Based Supports Can Help Address Mental Health Concerns

The COVID-19 pandemic and heightened racial trauma have caused unprecedented disruptions in the lives of young people — bringing increased stress, anxiety, and depression. A new rapid expert consultation offers strategies for schools to support youth mental health as students return to the classroom.




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WHO Panel Recommends Global Standards for Oversight and Governance of Human Genome Editing

Two new companion reports from a World Health Organization expert panel provide recommendations to the scientific community on the use of human genome editing. The panel’s work was informed by a 2020 report written by an international commission under the auspices of NAS, NAM, and the U.K.’s Royal Society.




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Planning Committee Named for the Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing

A multidisciplinary committee representing 11 nations will plan the Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing, to be held in London March 7-9, 2022. The NAS and NAM join other international partners in organizing the summit, which will build upon previous events held in Washington, D.C. and Hong Kong.




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Traumatic Brain Injury Categories Should Be Updated and Personalized to Better Guide Patient Care, Says New Report

Every year, nearly 5 million Americans are evaluated for traumatic brain injury (TBI). But many individuals and their caregivers don’t get needed follow-up support after initial injury. A new report recommends structural changes to improve TBI research and care over the next decade.




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Ensuring Human Control over AI-Infused Systems

Human control over technology was a concern thousands of years ago when early humans sought to ensure safe use of fire. Later, control over horse-drawn wagons and eventually steam engines led to debates about how to make the most of their benefits while limiting dangers. Now questions of control are central in the design of AI-infused technologies, for which some advocates envision full machine autonomy while others promote human autonomy.




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Gulf Research Program Announces Five Early-Career Research Fellows in Human Health and Community Resilience

Five scientists have been selected for the Human Health and Community Resilience track of the Early-Career Research Fellowship (ECRF), the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced today.




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Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing to Take Place in London March 6-8, 2023

Registration is now open for the Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing, to be held March 6-8, 2023, in London. The three-day summit is being organized by the Royal Society and U.K. Academy of Medical Sciences, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Medicine, and the World Academy of Sciences.




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Agenda for Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing, March 6-8

The final agenda is now available for the Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing, to be held March 6-8 in London and virtually. The National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Medicine are among the international partners hosting the summit.




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Gaps in the Systems That Support NIH-Funded Research Using Nonhuman Primates Are Undermining U.S. Biomedical Research and Public Health Readiness, Says New Report

Research funded by NIH that uses nonhuman primates is critical to the nation’s ability to respond adequately to public health emergencies and carry out high-impact biomedical research, but gaps in the systems that support research using these animal models are undermining national health emergency readiness.




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Cyber insurance, human risk, and the potential for cyber-ratings

Could human risk in cybersecurity be managed with a cyber-rating, much like credit scores help assess people’s financial responsibility?




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Study finds increased ocean acidification due to human activities

Oceanographers from MIT and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution report that the northeast Pacific Ocean has absorbed an increasing amount of anthropogenic carbon dioxide over the last decade, at a rate that mirrors the increase of carbon dioxide emissions pumped into the atmosphere.

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We practice digital at the fore, human at the core: Shalini Warrier, Federal Bank

In an interview with ETCIO, Shalini Warrier, Executive Director, Federal Bank shares how their Digital CoE fosters a multi-disciplinary approach to banking, how it works together with the business to identify new opportunities, tenets of a bank-fintech partnership and how technology is at the fulcrum of every banking innovation.




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Light tames lethal heart disorders in mice and virtual humans

Using high-tech human heart models and mouse experiments, scientists at Johns Hopkins and Germany's University of Bonn have shown that beams of light could replace electric shocks in patients reeling from a deadly heart rhythm disorder.

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  • Health & Medicine

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Humans may be uniquely identified by the proteins in their hair

Unique protein markers in hair could be used alongside DNA profiling for human identification, according to a study published September 7, 2016 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Glendon Parker from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA, and colleagues.

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  • Biology & Nature

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Training human antibodies to protect against HIV

During HIV infection, the virus mutates too rapidly for the immune system to combat, but some people produce antibodies that can recognize the virus even two years after infection. With an eye towards developing a vaccine, in four related papers from multiple groups publishing September 8 in Cell and Immunity, researchers describe a multi-step method for "training" the immune system to produce these antibodies in genetically engineered mice.

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  • Biology & Nature

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158: Is AI Still Doom? (Humans Need Not Apply – 10 Years Later)




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ofi says partnerships are key to safeguarding human rights in hazelnut supply chains

Call for collaboration comes as ofi launches sustainability commitments to improve transparency and tackle poor labor conditions in hazelnut communities.




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Consumers embracing ‘new human nature’ in foods: ADM

ADM’s latest Flavor and Color Trends Report indicates shoppers seek snacks and baked goods that reflect the evolving human experience.




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Umami-Essence Sea Salt

Salt of the Earth Umami-Essence Sea Salt is a natural, savory liquid mixture of vegetable-extract umami and sea salt.




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New Mediterranean Umami Powder cuts salt in snacks

With snacking up during the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the amount of salt in snacks is an on-trend task for snack companies.




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Balancing data-driven decisions with human emotion

The service industry needs both data and emotion. Emotional intelligence is crucial to balance them. Strive to understand the 'why' behind the numbers, promote emotional intelligence, pilot programs, open feedback channels, and keep an eye on the long game.




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Mondi Acquires Schumacher Packaging to Expand Corrugated Footprint

The Acquisition will expand Mondi’s corrugated footprint in Western Europe and add complementary fiber-based products, focused on eCommerce and FMCG, to enhance its existing customer offering.




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The human desire to be connected should extend to safety equipment

With such a strong desire to be connected, why don’t we feel this same need to be connected through the safety equipment at work?




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Balancing efficiency and reducing human error in manufacturing

Attempting to mitigate human error can negatively impact manufacturing efficiency, and inefficiencies can be almost as expensive and frustrating as the human errors themselves.




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NFPA 70E’s focus on preventing human error

The 2018 print edition of NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® is 104 pages. Updated every three years by the 70E technical committee, this comprehensive standard covers the latest information about the effects of shock, arc flash, arc blast, dc hazards, and developments in electrical design, PPE.




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Humanistic behaviorism: The essence of effective behavior-based safety




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Focus on organizational and human factors impacting risk

Changes in safety and health approaches are needed both in and outside of government. Many established beliefs and assumptions concerning government operations currently are being re-evaluated and questioned. This reset presents an opportunity.




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How much is a human life worth?

To avoid the contentious debate of what an individual human life is truly worth, government agencies use the “Value of a Statistical Life.”




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Unlock Your Inner Wisdom: KumariDevi Unveils Egypt Spiritual Tour

KumariDevi, Founder of the Kumara Institute, author, spiritual and meditation teacher, is thrilled to unveil the highly anticipated Egypt Spiritual Tour. A fourteen-day retreat, October 7-19, 2024. A transformative inner journey.




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Solveit.Earth's History-Making Founder, Unveils His Most Unusual and Secretive Project: An Experiment to Face Our Humanity, and Uncover the Keys to Answering Our Greatest Questions

Looking through the mind of an unconventional genius, the user delves into the fascinating hidden worlds of numbers, connective logic, belief, and possibility




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Bay Area Couple Donates $3 Million to Humane Society Silicon Valley

Sue and John Diekman have dedicated their gift to bringing in animals from overwhelmed shelters.




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Dr. Antony Jackson Arumairaj, MD, Celebrated for Excellence in the Field of Medicine

Antony Jackson Arumairaj is an established critical care physician and dedicated educator




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Hemanth Kumar Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Business

Hemanth Kumar lends years of expertise to his work with InfoVision Inc.




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Rima Yousef Salah, PhD, Commemorates a Career in Education and in Advancing Humanity

Rima Yousef Salah, PhD, former Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations




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Teo Babun Honored by Marquis Who's Who for Three Decades of Humanitarian Leadership

Teo Babun serves as the president and chief executive officer at Outreach Aid to the Americas.




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Karen Morrell Recognized for Nursing Excellence at UMass Memorial Medical Center




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Marquis Who's Who Honors Arun Pandiyan Perumal for Expertise in Technology and Engineering

Arun Pandiyan Perumal is a seasoned expert in technology infrastructure as a Site Reliability Engineer




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Eiichi Jumawan has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry

Mr. Jumawan is recognized for his expertise as a boxing athlete and coach