News on ethics in medicine and biotechnology: May 2004GM crop sites stay secretGerman research coordinators refuse to reveal GM cornfield locations 28 May 2004, The Scientist Related articles: (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) UK doles out stem cell fundsFifty-seven new grants awarded as search for new treatments intensifies 28 May 2004, TheScientist (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Baby born from sperm frozen for 21 yearsA baby has been born using sperm frozen for 21 years - a world record, say UK researchers. 25 May 2004, New Scientist (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Animal outbreak system updatedOIE to replace two lists with one; would be immediately notified of some infections. 24 May 2004, BBC News (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) New centre to reduce animal testsThe UK Government is to establish a national centre to promote "best practice" in animal experimentation. 21 May 2004, BBC News Related articles: (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Commission authorises import of GM foodThe EU's de facto moratorium on genetically modified food has been lifted after the European Commission authorised Swiss company Syngenta to place Bt11 sweetcorn on the market. Commission authorises import of GM food Related articles: (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Europe revokes controversial gene patentA controversial patent on a breast cancer gene has been revoked by the European Patent Office, paving the way for cheaper screening across the continent. 19 May 2004, New Scientist (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Stem cell answers in 20 yearsGerman scientists: efficient procedures for enriching embryo lines at least 10 years off 19 May 2004, The Scientist (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) 'Medicinal' GM crops producedScientists have genetically engineered plants to produce health-promoting substances usually found in fish. 17 May 2004, BBC News (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Ban genetic bias, says Nobel scientistThe government's genetics advisers, the Human Genetics Commission, is considering proposals for a law to prevent people being discriminated against on the basis of their genetic make-up. 15 May 2004, The Guardian (UK) Related Articles: (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Law hinders German researchBan on importing new embryonic cell lines hurts international work, leading scientist 10 May 2003, TheScientist Related Articles: (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Scientist angry at block on horse cloningA leading reproductive scientist claims the government is running scared of animal rights campaigners after blocking efforts to clone horses. 6 May 2004, the Guardian (UK) (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Spain's stem cell battle endsNew socialist government comes to a deal with Andalusian leaders over stem cell bank 6 may 2004, The Scientist (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) |
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