Sweeping bioethical reform proposals contemplated for trials

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Members of the National Bioethics Advisory Commission are considering reforms to current safeguards of patients in drug trials, both in the U.S. and in developing countries.

Research & Development, Scientific Research and Development Services, Developing Countries, Research institutes

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Taco dispute underscores need for standardized tests

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A Safeway store in Pleasanton, CA removed its home-brand taco shells from its shelves after a consumer group said that the taco shells contained genetically modified corn. Northfield, iL-based Kraft Foods had previously recalled all Taco Bell Home Originals for the same reason.

Food & Kindred Products, Food Manufacturing, FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS, SWY, Safeway Inc., Kraft Foods Inc.

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New US committee considers xenotransplants

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The newly formed Secretary's Advisory Committee on Xenotransplantation (under the Dept. of Health and Human Services) began operation in February with the goal of creating regulations about transplants from non-human sources into humans.

Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Surgical Transplants, Transplantation

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