GLP Weekly: 3 misconceptions about ‘dangers’ of genetic engineering and GMOs; Do humans have a ‘ghost’ ancestor? AI thinks so; and more!

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Do humans have a ‘ghost’ ancestor? Artificial intelligence thinks so. Kristen Hovet 3 common misconceptions about the ‘dangers’ of genetic engineering and GMOs Marc Brazeau 5 things to know about genetically engineered AquAdvantage salmon coming soon to US grocery stores Alison Van Eenennaam Do participants in genetics research studies have the right to know—or not know—about troubling DNA results? Emily Willingham ‘Dramatic’ skull chunk discovery could tell us more about the mysterious Denisovans Nicola Jones Viewpoint: Activists hurt farmers by fueling public’s disconnect with modern agriculture Joan Conrow Africa edging toward greater acceptance of genetically engineered crops Steven Cerier Exploring the maleness of autism and how it shapes the empathy of autistic people Simon Baron-Cohen, Carrie Alison, David Greenberg, Varun Warrier Why psychiatrists should stop ‘looking the other way’ when confronted with faked mental illness Jacob Appel Viewpoint: Anti-glyphosate ‘true believers’ circumvent democracy with legal crusade against Bayer’s Roundup weed killer David Zaruk