The Australian Labor government is relaxing immigration settings to try and offset chronic labour shortages.
It's hoped gene therapies will become the miracles of modern medicine, but fears abound that they could end up as a niche treatment affordable only in rich countries.
The magazine's senior economics writer, Callum Williams, recommends five books for people starting to study the subject.
Advisers give their support for the vaccines, voting 13-1 in favour. Shots could be available as soon as this weekend.