Reject 20,000 U.S. gene-patent applications, group urges

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The Human Genome Organization has asked its member in 57 countries to reject patents on genes for which researchers have no knowledge of potential uses. The international organization claimed that 20,000 patent applications for raw human genetic material should be withdrawn.

World, Patents & copyrights, Genetic Engineering, Biotechnology industry, Biotechnology industries, Intellectual property, Human Genome Organization

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Can antibiotics stop heart attacks?

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Scientists are critical of the widespread use of antibiotics to treat heart disease. Dr. Bill Fong of the University of Toronto said that such a medical procedure may be misguided since adequate has not been conducted.

Product development, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Heart & Cardiovascular R&D, Biological products exc. diagnostic, Antibodies for Human Use, Biological products industry, Heart diseases, Cardiovascular research, University of Toronto, Antibodies

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McGill team harvests stem cells from skin

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McGill University's Montreal Neurological Institute has captured stem cells from the skin of adult mice and humans capable of developing into brain cells and a variety of other tissues.

Science & research, Medical Research, Brief Article, Stem cells, McGill University. Montreal Neurological Institute

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