RFK Jr. Announces New Database for Research Into ‘Root Causes’ of Autism

RFK Jr. Announces New Database for Research Into ‘Root Causes’ of Autism

After weeks of confusion about his plans for autism research, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday that his department would build a “real-world platform” that would allow researchers to hunt for causes of the disorder by examining insurance claims, electronic medical records and wearable devices like smart watches. The department will draw … Read more

‘Urgent’ call for sperm donation database amid incest fears

‘Urgent’ call for sperm donation database amid incest fears

There are urgent calls for a national sperm donation database to be set up in Australia amid fears that “prolific donors” could be raising the risk of “accidental incest” in the country. At present, Australia’s six states and two territories have their own rules regarding sperm donation, according to the Guardian, but there is no … Read more