Mirror Life

Posted by Joy on June 23, 2025 · Leave a Comment 

I was delighted to attend the Paris Conference on Risks from Mirror Life, held 12–13 June 2025 at the iconic Institut Pasteur. This event—featuring a public symposium and expert workshops—was the first in a global series to explore the potential benefits and profound risks of mirror biology, where biomolecules are inverted in handedness relative to natural life. … Continue reading →

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Why I worry (differently) about China’s biobanks

Posted by Joy on January 24, 2024 · Leave a Comment 

I wrote a commentary piece for the Progress Educational Trust last November. Below is an excerpt: China’s fast rise in the biobanking sector has spurred international concerns. One prominent example is the Chinese company BGI Group, which manages China National GeneBank. In 2021, Reuters warned that BGI might be accumulating data for military advantages from millions of women … Continue reading →

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