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The report advises that South Africa establish guidelines that address the ethical, legal and social implications of genetic work. (Graphic: John McCann/M&G)
ACADEMY OF SCIENCE OF

Science body pushes for better human genetics ethics guidelines

Forensic science was critical in convicting axe murderer Henri van Breda who killed his father, mother and brother in their upmarket home

  • Duncan Alfreds
3 min read
The Academy of Sciences report gives a very solid scientific refutation of the kinds of arguments used to whip up homophobia and hatred in some African countries
ACADEMY OF SCIENCE OF

The collateral damage in Africa’s anti-homosexuality laws

Anti-gay laws "precipitate negative consequences not just for LGBTI persons and communities, but for societies as a whole", a new report has found

  • Carl Collison
10 min read