News on ethics in medicine and biotechnology: June 2004Cows immune to BSE near realityA major advance towards producing prion-free cows that would be immune to mad cow disease has been made by researchers at companies in the US and Japan. 1 June 2004, New Scientist.com (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Genome funding delayGermany has given 135 million euros to 300 genome projects, but who was funded? 2 June 2004, TheScientist (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) UK hybrid loophole exposedRegulator seeks government clarification on licensing human-animal hybrid experiments . 2 June 2004, The Scientist (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) EU to discuss approval of two more GMO productsEU environment experts are to discuss the approval of two more GMO products in June after the Commission lifted a five-year moratorium on genetically modified products a few weeks ago. 3 June 2004, EUObserver (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Positive biotech outlook in UKAt BIO, minister says gov't will take on board the advice of the BIGT working group 7 June 2004, The Scientist (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) GM giant Monsanto given the EU green lightEU ministers and experts will consider applications for two genetically
modified foods, just weeks after the Commission lifted a five-year
biotech ban and approved the imports of the Bt-11 GM maize. (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Human embryo cloning consideredThe first request by British scientists to clone human embryos has been considered by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. 16 June, BBC Online Related News: (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) UK stem cell research 'at riskPlans to raise licensing fees 30-fold will stifle embryo research, scientists worry 17 June2004, The Scientist (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Surgeon admits killing a patientA surgeon who denied the manslaughter of two female patients has changed his plea and admitted killing one. 17 June 2004, BBC Online (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) FAO Says GM Foods Might Become NecessaryUse of genetically altered foods might become necessary as the world population increases from the current level of six billion to nine billion by 2050, thus requiring a 60 per cent increase in global food production, a top UN official has indicated, reports the Financial Times. 18 June 2004, Financial Times (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Spain To Seek Independent Advice On Biotech CropsSpanish Environment Minister Cristina Narbona said the government would seek the advice of independent researchers about continuing with the country's extensive cultivation of biotech crops, reports the Agence France Presse. 18 June 2004, Agence Presse (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Donor embryo children 'not told'Only a third of couples who conceived their children using donor embryos plan to tell them, research suggests. 28 June 2004, BBC News Online (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) Ovary transplant pregnancy firstA woman has become pregnant after having an ovary tissue transplant for the first time, it has emerged. 29 June 2004, BBC News Online (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Scientists renew cloning warningsCloning creates potentially dangerous abnormalities in embryos, researchers have warned at a German conference. 30 June 2004, BBC News Online Related News: (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) |
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