Policy & Ethics
Bioethics Faces a Virginity Test
Banning a surgical repair that suggests a woman has never had intercourse might seem like a no-brainer—but it’s not
Stories by Jacob M. Appel
Behavior & Society
The Illusion of Genetic Romance
Matchmaking based on “DNA compatibility” may sound intriguing, but the underlying science is hardly convincing
Behavior & Society
Rethinking the Infamous Milgram Experiment in Authoritarian Times
It’s usually cited as showing that people will follow dubious orders under social pressure—but a more important lesson may be that some people will refuse
Policy & Ethics
The Silent Crisis of Bioethics Illiteracy
End-of-life decision-making is just one of the challenges that many Americans are likely to encounter but for which few adequately prepare
