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April 16, 2021
Scientists Create Early Embryos That Are Part Human, Part Monkey
"My first question is: Why?" said fellow Kirstin Matthews. "I think the public is going to be concerned, and I am as well, that we're pushing forward with science without having a proper conversation about what we should or should not do." The embryos were created in part to try to find new ways to produce organs for people who need transplants, said the international team of scientists who collaborated in the work. Although the research raises a variety of concerns, it has its defenders.
Learn more at NPR. Center for Health and Biosciences | U.S. Health System Transformation | Science and Technology Policy
November 1, 2020
COVID-19: Week in Review
Kirstin Matthews, fellow in science and technology policy talked about the latest in COVID-19 headlines, including vaccine trials, the FDA approval of remdesivir and the effectiveness of masks.
Read more at Houston Public Radio September 23, 2020
The Latest on the Covid-19 Pandemic
Fellow Kirstin Matthews gave her weekly update on Covid-19 developments.
Read more at Houston Public Media September 14, 2020
Latest Updates on Covid-19
Fellow Kirstin Matthews discussed recent Covid-19 research and the fallout from AstraZeneca's decision to halt its vaccine trial.
Read more at Houston Public Media September 8, 2020
Latest Updates on Covid-19
Fellow Kirstin Matthews discusses recent scientific findings on Covid-19 and the realities of proposed timelines for an approved vaccine.
Read more at Houston Public Media