Chris Willmott
@cjrw.bsky.social
It shows what a turnaround there has been in forensics that solving a crime without DNA is now considered headline-worthy. Until 1986 that was true for *all* policing (and they didn't have CCTV either!)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #DNA #GeneticFingerprinting #Bioethics
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #DNA #GeneticFingerprinting #Bioethics
Bournemouth beach murder: How criminology student was caught
Police reveal how they tracked down Nasen Saadi after he stabbed two women on a Bournemouth beach.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 29, 2025 at 7:37 AM
It shows what a turnaround there has been in forensics that solving a crime without DNA is now considered headline-worthy. Until 1986 that was true for *all* policing (and they didn't have CCTV either!)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #DNA #GeneticFingerprinting #Bioethics
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #DNA #GeneticFingerprinting #Bioethics
Some quick thoughts on #Genomics and #DNAtesting in light of the news about #23andMe applying for bankruptcy.
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Where now for home DNA testing?
Home DNA Testing giant 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. This development will not have shocked anyone who was keeping an eye on the story…
medium.com
March 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Some quick thoughts on #Genomics and #DNAtesting in light of the news about #23andMe applying for bankruptcy.
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... This has looked on the cards for several months. There are significant #Bioethics issues including #DataPrivacy [Far less significantly, it will also require me to redraft the relevant chapter of a book on #Genomics and Ethics that I've nearly completed]
23andMe files for bankruptcy protection
The company said that it will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... This has looked on the cards for several months. There are significant #Bioethics issues including #DataPrivacy [Far less significantly, it will also require me to redraft the relevant chapter of a book on #Genomics and Ethics that I've nearly completed]
*Proper* "Dignity in Dying" is about appropriate support for #PalliativeCare and hospices, not steam-rollering an #AssistedSuicide act which has raised serious cause for concern amongst so many with expertise in end-of-life matters www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Hospices are in retreat’: funding crisis squeezing UK palliative care providers
St Catherine’s hospice in West Sussex says it has been forced to leave beds empty despite the demand for end-of-life care
www.theguardian.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
*Proper* "Dignity in Dying" is about appropriate support for #PalliativeCare and hospices, not steam-rollering an #AssistedSuicide act which has raised serious cause for concern amongst so many with expertise in end-of-life matters www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Found at least 15 of my (co)authored works in the database.
March 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Found at least 15 of my (co)authored works in the database.
Reposted by Chris Willmott
March 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Reposted by Chris Willmott
We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems.
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
March 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We are disappointed but not surprised that Meta has used millions of pirated books to develop its AI systems.
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
As a matter of urgency, Meta needs to compensate the rightsholders of all the works it has been exploiting.
But what can authors do? Read here:
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
Reposted by Chris Willmott
Who could have predicted it?
Lord Darzi, who led the rapid review of the NHS, held $500k undeclared shares & $800k undeclared share options in private health companies - all missing from his House of Lords register of interests - when Streeting appointed him.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Lord Darzi, who led the rapid review of the NHS, held $500k undeclared shares & $800k undeclared share options in private health companies - all missing from his House of Lords register of interests - when Streeting appointed him.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Peer who led government NHS review failed to declare shares in health firms
Lord Darzi’s undeclared interests in four companies included $500,000 of shares in US-based healthcare venture
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Who could have predicted it?
Lord Darzi, who led the rapid review of the NHS, held $500k undeclared shares & $800k undeclared share options in private health companies - all missing from his House of Lords register of interests - when Streeting appointed him.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Lord Darzi, who led the rapid review of the NHS, held $500k undeclared shares & $800k undeclared share options in private health companies - all missing from his House of Lords register of interests - when Streeting appointed him.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Very sorry to see that Leicester City Council are closing many museums whilst focusing efforts on two already well-supported ventures. The Abbey Pumping Station (aka "The Poo Museum" in particular is a treasure which needs more not less support www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicest...
Historic house to shut amid shake-up of museum opening hours
Leicester City Council said the venues are 'costly to maintain, have a low usage and displays are relatively outdated'
www.leicestermercury.co.uk
March 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Very sorry to see that Leicester City Council are closing many museums whilst focusing efforts on two already well-supported ventures. The Abbey Pumping Station (aka "The Poo Museum" in particular is a treasure which needs more not less support www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicest...
Civil unrest in Syria is being used as opportunity for ethnic cleansing of Christian minorities www.newsweek.com/hundreds-min...
Hundreds of minorities, including Christians, killed in Syria—Reports
Hundreds of Syrians have been killed in recent clashes between the government and former al-Assad loyalists.
www.newsweek.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Civil unrest in Syria is being used as opportunity for ethnic cleansing of Christian minorities www.newsweek.com/hundreds-min...
A while ago, I dictated notes for something I'm writing. Looking at them today, I was mystified to read "1960s female kitchen area". Was I having some random misogynistic day?
On checking back, I'm relieved to see it should have been "1960s phenylketonuria" #NewbornScreening
On checking back, I'm relieved to see it should have been "1960s phenylketonuria" #NewbornScreening
March 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A while ago, I dictated notes for something I'm writing. Looking at them today, I was mystified to read "1960s female kitchen area". Was I having some random misogynistic day?
On checking back, I'm relieved to see it should have been "1960s phenylketonuria" #NewbornScreening
On checking back, I'm relieved to see it should have been "1960s phenylketonuria" #NewbornScreening
Given the brouhaha about #SentencingReports, I'm surprised there hasn't been discussion of either brain imaging or "my genes made me do it" #Bioethics #Neuroethics #Neurolaw
March 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Given the brouhaha about #SentencingReports, I'm surprised there hasn't been discussion of either brain imaging or "my genes made me do it" #Bioethics #Neuroethics #Neurolaw
As someone who lives in the English midlands, with an active interest in #Bioethics, I'm horrified that it wasn't until Netflix #ToxicTown that I've become aware of the toxic waste scandal in Corby (1/)
March 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
As someone who lives in the English midlands, with an active interest in #Bioethics, I'm horrified that it wasn't until Netflix #ToxicTown that I've become aware of the toxic waste scandal in Corby (1/)
Rather belatedly stumbled across this review of our old book #WhereScienceAndEthicsMeet
It said very kind things, so I'm happy to share it here progress.org.uk/book-review-... #Bioethics
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It said very kind things, so I'm happy to share it here progress.org.uk/book-review-... #Bioethics
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Book Review: Where Science and Ethics Meet — Dilemmas at the Frontiers of Medicine and Biology | PET
This introduction to ethics in medicine is no dreary textbook, but is a stimulating conversation starter and a welcome addition to any ethics bookshelf...
progress.org.uk
January 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Rather belatedly stumbled across this review of our old book #WhereScienceAndEthicsMeet
It said very kind things, so I'm happy to share it here progress.org.uk/book-review-... #Bioethics
@macips01.bsky.social
It said very kind things, so I'm happy to share it here progress.org.uk/book-review-... #Bioethics
@macips01.bsky.social