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September 12, 2017 - Issue 4044


Is PetMed Selling Opiates for People, Not Pets?

Is PetMed Selling Opiates for People, Not Pets?

September 12, 2017

Research firm Aurelius Value has accused online pet med distributor PetMed of exploiting the opioid epidemic and preying on opioid addicts. They allege the company specifically advertised tramadol, an opioid prescribed to both pets and people, to those seeking cheap narcotics online.

A CRISPR Future New Form of Eugenics?

crispr gene editing

September 12, 2017

Using CRISPR, scientists can cut and paste DNA, potentially eliminating serious inherited diseases. But the potential for abuse, especially as the gene-editing technology becomes increasingly accessible and inexpensive, is high, raising concerns of the creation of 'designer babies.'