Human genome discovery: the political challenge
Publication of first physical map of human genome gives fresh impetus to current ethical and...
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Landwirtschaft und Ernährung
Study says GM plants not environmental threat
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British study shows GM plants do not contaminate other crops or turn into superweeds
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Davos debated benefits and dangers of GM food
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Genetically engineered food finds proponents and opponents at World Economic Forum in Davos
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Rice genome decoded
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Scientists say mapping of rice genome could ease malnutrition by improving varieties of rice and...
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EP sets up committee on human genetics
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New EP Committee on Human Genetics to discuss issues posed by biotechnology in modern medicine
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Germany puts GMOs on ice
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German government freezes plans to support production of genetically modified crops
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Patentierung von Leben
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Das Europäische Parlament hat den rechtlichen Schutz biotechnologischer Erfindungen mit der Richtlinie 98/44/EG abgesichert. Diese...
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US introduces tougher criteria for gene patents
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US patent office adopts stricter criteria for patenting of genes.
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UK relaxes rules on human cloning
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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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