Almost six-in-ten Americans (57%) consider it an appropriate use of technology to genetically engineer animals to grow organs or tissues that could be used for humans needing a transplant, while 41% say this would be going too far, according to a new survey by Pew Research Center. CONT. Mark Strauss, […] Read more »
Most Americans Accept Genetic Engineering of Animals That Benefits Human Health, but Many Oppose Other Uses
As Americans consider the possible uses of genetic engineering in animals, their reactions are neither uniformly accepting nor resistant; instead, public reactions vary depending on the mechanism and intended purpose of the technology, particularly the extent to which it would bring health benefits to humans. CONT. Pew Read more »
CNN Poll: Democratic advantage grows in race for Congress
Democrats now lead Republicans by 52% to 41% in a nationwide generic Congressional ballot according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS and released Tuesday. The blue lead has increased slightly from eight percentage points in June of this year to an 11 percentage point difference in the most […] Read more »
Young women: What’s on their minds as midterm elections approach?
Women ages 18-35, place a high priority on a candidate who shares their culture and values; it’s more important to them than party labels. They cite health care as their top issue in the 2018 election, with more calling it very important, compared to other issues. Most say they see […] Read more »
It’s Time for a Focused Climate Change Public Engagement Strategy: It’s About Health, Stupid
… As communication scientists, we study—among other things—how to mount science-based public communication campaigns for the benefit of the publics’ health and wellbeing. In a series of studies conducted over the past several years, we have sought to understand how Americans respond to information about the health effects of climate […] Read more »
More Say Drug Abuse Has Caused Family Trouble
Thirty percent of Americans say that drug abuse has caused trouble in their families. This is a significant increase from 22% in 2005, the last time Gallup asked the question, and a signal that the nation’s opioid epidemic, which has worsened in recent years, is taking a toll. CONT. Megan […] Read more »