News on ethics in medicine and biotechnology: August 2004A globally effective HIV vaccine requires greater participation of women and adolescents in clinical trialsGreater participation of women and adolescents is needed in HIV vaccine clinical trials, according to a group of international experts, who attended a consultation on HIV vaccine trials in Lausanne, Switzerland, from 26-28 August. 31 August 2004, WHO Joint Press Release (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Stem cell collaboration illegalIn Germany, scientists who advise overseas colleagues on new lines may face prosecution 31 August 2004, The Scientist (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Britons attack US cloning ban bidTop British scientists are backing an international campaign to stop the United States obtaining a worldwide ban on all types of human cloning. 29 August 2004, BBC News (UK) Related News: (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Transatlantic GMO trade war delayedThe outcome of the transatlantic trade dispute over Genetically Modified (GM) foods has been delayed. The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Panel in Geneva, which is hearing the case, has decided to bring scientists into the debate on the safety of GM foods and crops before it reports on it. 27 August 2004, EU Observer Related News: (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) EU nanotech network launched5 million euro EC grant brings together 12 institutes to encourage collaboration 23 August 2004, The Scientist (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Pope condemns human cloning as arrogancePope John Paul has condemned human cloning as an arrogant attempt to improve on God's creation. 22 August 2004, Telegraph (UK)
Row brews over Italian abortion proposalsUltra-Catholic politicians in Italy have clashed with men and women across the political spectrum after a member of Silvio Berlusconi's Forza Italia party suggested the country's cash strapped health service could save money by allowing women only one free abortion, after which they should be made to pay. 21 August 2004, The British Medical Journal (BMJ) (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) GM Crops Receive Increasing Support In FranceFollowing the recent destruction of two fields of genetically engineered corn by several hundred protesters calling themselves the 'volunteer reapers' and headed by the anti-globalization campaigner, Jos·Bov· there are indications that both the French government and the general public are wavering in their opposition to open-field tests of genetically modified organism (GMO) crops, reports Cordis News (France). 20 August 2004, Cordis News (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Embryo checks found safe for designer babiesEmbryo screening that is used to create “designer babies” does not threaten their health, the largest ever study of the procedure has found. 18 August 2004, Times Online (UK) (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Rival groups in GM controversy clash in French maize fieldA new front has opened up in the controversy over genetical-ly modified organisms (GMOs) in food with the surprise emergence in France of a group of radical rural campaigners claiming to be in favour of open-field experiments. 17 August 2004, The Independent (UK) (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Dutch doctors choose sedation rather than euthanasiaDutch doctors are sedating many terminally ill patients until death, in some cases without artificial feeding or hydration. Researchers estimate that terminal sedation occurred in about 10% of the total 14 000 deaths in 2001. 14 August 2004, The British Medical Journal (BMJ) (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) 'Europe The Loser' In Race To Develop GM FoodEuropean farmers will lose out to US growers if consumer sentiment changes and the public backs genetically modified crops, according to the head of BASF's agrochemical and biotechnology businesses. 13 August 2004, The Financial Times (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Space lends hand to stem cell studyUK tissue engineering experts are teaming up with Nasa on a series of space experiments which could boost stem cell research - and protect astronauts from radiation. 12 August 2004, BBC News (UK) (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) UK issues its first cloning licenseBritish scientists were on Wednesday (11 August) given the go ahead to perform therapeutic cloning using human embryos. 12 August 2004, EU Observer Related News: Scientists clear hurdles for cloning of top horsesEIGHT years after the first cloned mammal, Dolly the sheep, was born in Scotland, a French company has announced it has begun cloning champion horses. 11 August 2004, The Scotsman (Submitted by SIBLE, UK) Fertility laws frustrate ItaliansNew laws making it more difficult for couples to get fertility treatment in Italy are starting to have an impact. 9 August 2004, BBC News (UK) (Submitted by SIBLE, UK)
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