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Rosa Castro

Rosa Castro

Postdoctoral Associate in Science and Society, Duke University

Rosa Castro is a postdoctoral associate at Duke Science and Society, a researcher at the Science, Law and Policy Lab (SLAPLAB), and Managing Editor of the Journal of Law and the Biosciences. Her research interests lie at the intersection of law, policy and science and her current work focuses on the challenges created by risks from emerging technologies in the biosciences. After earning an LL.M. (Hamburg University and University of Bologna) and a Ph.D. in Law and Economics (Erasmus University Rotterdam and University of Bologna), she was awarded a Jean Monnet Fellowship at the European University Institute (2011-2012). She obtained her MA in Bioethics and Science Policy in 2016. She has lectured on Intellectual Property Law, International Health Law, Bioethics and Science Policy.

The next frontier in reproductive tourism? Genetic modification

Nov 19, 2016 01:00 am UTC| Science

The birth of the first baby born using a technique called mitochondrial replacement, which uses DNA from three people to correct an inherited genetic mutation, was announced on Sept. 27. Mitochondrial replacement or...

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Economy

AI-Driven Memory Chip Prices May Be Skewing U.S. Inflation Data, Fed Minutes Suggest

Minutes from the Federal Reserves April meeting revealed that several policymakers observed rising software-related prices contributing to higher core inflation. However, officials also indicated that these increases may...

Wall Street Faces Inflation Pressure as Strong Earnings Season Nears End

U.S. stocks may encounter increased volatility in the final stretch of a strong corporate earnings season as investors shift attention toward rising inflation, higher Treasury yields, and growing geopolitical tensions....

Wall Street Futures Rally as Oil Prices Drop Amid Optimism Over U.S.-Iran Talks

U.S. stock futures surged Sunday night after easing tensions in the Middle East sparked a sharp decline in oil prices and boosted investor confidence. Market optimism grew following signs of progress in negotiations...

Global Bond Selloff Pressures Stocks as Rising Oil Prices Fuel Inflation Fears

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Gold Prices Surge as U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Hopes Boost Market Sentiment

Gold prices climbed sharply during early Asian trading on Monday as renewed optimism surrounding a possible U.S.-Iran peace agreement lifted investor confidence across global markets. The rally in bullion came alongside a...

Politics

Turkey Opposition Crisis Deepens as Police Storm CHP Headquarters

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Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Assault on Kyiv, Killing Civilians and Damaging Historic Sites

Russia carried out one of its largest attacks on Kyiv and nearby regions since the war began, launching hundreds of drones and missiles, including the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic missile. The overnight assault...

Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Talks Ongoing as U.S. Blockade Remains in Place

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Trump’s White House Ballroom Push Draws Criticism Amid Rising Gas Prices

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Israeli Airstrike in Gaza Refugee Camp Kills Infant and Parents Amid Fragile Ceasefire

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Science

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

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NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

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Technology

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SpaceX Starship V3 Test Flight Boosts IPO Momentum Ahead of Historic Market Debut

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PDG Explores $1 Billion Sale of China Data Center Assets

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Texas Sues Meta Over WhatsApp Encryption Claims

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms and its messaging service WhatsApp, accusing the companies of misleading consumers about WhatsApps encryption and privacy protections. The...
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