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IP lawyers defend IP
On human gene patents, intellectual property lawyers in Australia take a firm stance--apparently a stronger position than that of the biotech industry.
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On human gene patents, intellectual property lawyers in Australia take a firm stance--apparently a stronger position than that of the biotech industry.
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Law Seeks to Ban Misuse of Genetic Testing
The most important new antidiscrimination law in two decades — the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act — will take effect next weekend, prohibiting employers from requesting genetic testing or considering someone’s genetic background in hiring, firing or promotions.
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The most important new antidiscrimination law in two decades — the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act — will take effect next weekend, prohibiting employers from requesting genetic testing or considering someone’s genetic background in hiring, firing or promotions.
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Welcome to the Clone Farm
Government approvals of meat from cloned animals have stirred controversy about whether tinkering with nature is safe, or even ethical, prompting major food companies to swear off food products from cloned animals. But consumers are likely already eating meat and drinking milk from the offspring...
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Government approvals of meat from cloned animals have stirred controversy about whether tinkering with nature is safe, or even ethical, prompting major food companies to swear off food products from cloned animals. But consumers are likely already eating meat and drinking milk from the offspring...
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Today, Kevin O'Reilly at American Medical News--the news outlet of the American Medical Association--reported on steps being taken by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine toward potential codification of its nonbinding guidelines.
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The University of Akron (UA) has a policy that could require any candidate for employment to submit a DNA sample, despite the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act.
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Weighing Clinical Trial Evidence with a Thumb on the Scale?
A recent study published in JAMA highlights the troublesome association between industry funding and clinical trial conclusions.
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A recent study published in JAMA highlights the troublesome association between industry funding and clinical trial conclusions.
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Lawsuit against gene patents can proceed: judge
A lawsuit challenging patents on two human genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer can move forward, a U.S. federal judge ruled.
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A lawsuit challenging patents on two human genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer can move forward, a U.S. federal judge ruled.
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A recent study published in JAMA highlights the troublesome association between industry funding and clinical trial conclusions.
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Last week, several major media outlets reported on a presentation by British fertility researchers at the annual ASRM meeting claiming that the ability to transplant uteri in humans could be achieved in as little as 2 years.
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Hwang Woo-Suk, the notorious Korean stem-cell and cloning researcher, was given a suspended two-year prison sentence and three years of probation by a Seoul court on Monday.
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A key government committee, a progressive news show, and a federal judge are all considering human gene patents.
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Ten Years Later: Jesse Gelsinger’s Death and Human Subjects Protection
Last month marked the tenth anniversary of Jesse Gelsinger's death--a powerful symbol of why researchers must do right by the subjects they depend upon and, moreover, why greater federal oversight of human research subjects is needed.
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Last month marked the tenth anniversary of Jesse Gelsinger's death--a powerful symbol of why researchers must do right by the subjects they depend upon and, moreover, why greater federal oversight of human research subjects is needed.
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For Sale: Human Eggs Become a Research Commodity
A decision to pay for eggs for stem cell studies sparks debate.
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A decision to pay for eggs for stem cell studies sparks debate.
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Ten Years Later: Jesse Gelsinger’s Death and Human Subjects Protection
Last month marked the tenth anniversary of Jesse Gelsinger's death--a powerful symbol of why researchers must do right by the very subjects they depend upon and, moreover, why greater federal oversight of human research subjects is needed.
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Last month marked the tenth anniversary of Jesse Gelsinger's death--a powerful symbol of why researchers must do right by the very subjects they depend upon and, moreover, why greater federal oversight of human research subjects is needed.
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Center for Genetics and Society Reynolds in CRG's GeneWatch
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Cloning-based stem cell research has been more symbol than substance; more moving target than realistic goal. But it has been a monkey wrench in the gears for progressive advocates of responsible biotechnologies.
