UK relaxes rules on human cloning
UK allows limited human cloning for therapeutic purposes.
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German officials criticise UK for allowing human embryo cloning
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Germany condemns UK for allowing cloning of human embryos, and calls for EU sanctions.
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EU parliament and governments agree to revise GMO laws
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EU Parliament and Council clear the way to ending EU moratorium on new GMOs.
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EP sets up genetics enquiry committee
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EU Parliament sets up temporary enquiry committee on genetics to examine ethical, legal, economic and...
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World-first in plant genome sequencing funded by Europe
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Supported by a European research grant of 26 million Euro, the first full sequencing of...
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Monsanto willing to accept more GMO regulation
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Biotech corporation Monsanto is in favour of more GMO regulation.
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EU reinforces genomics research
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EU launches an initiative to reinforce European activities in genome research related to human health.
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Commission hosts first conference on genetics
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EU Commission launches "Genetics and the Future of Europe" conference to stimulate debate between scientists...
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Impact of enlargement on CAP reform
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Germany wants new EU debate on BioPatent Directive
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Germany and the UK are in favour of reviewing the EU's Biopatent Directive.
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