Seeds of resistance

Article Abstract:

The life and work of crusader Juliet McFarlane who recently achieved victory in her campaign against biotechnology leader Monsanto's research program to introduce genetically modified (GM) crops in Australia is described. McFarlane feels that the farmers have the right to agronomic data, information on the risk of contamination to their crops and segregation of GM seeds in the grain handling systems.

Achievements and awards, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Genetically modified crops, McFarlane, Juliet

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The bomb & Mr Blair

Article Abstract:

The British government's detonation of an atomic device at Maralinga had gone awry on October 11, 1956, which affected the lives of thousands of Australians including British Prime Minister Tony Blair's mother Hazel Blair. The dangerous effects of such nuclear tests and exposure of people to serious threats like cancer are described.

Legal issues & crime, Company legal issue, Investigations, Causes of, Risk factors, Cancer, Nuclear testing, Nuclear weapons testing victims

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Monkey business

Article Abstract:

The baboons in western Sydney are used for research in gene therapy, heart disease and effects of aging. Baboons in Sydeny are kept in the Royal Prince Alferd Hospital's compound on Park Road where the environment is not favorable for them.

Aging, Usage, Heart diseases, Gene therapy, Baboons, Aging (Biology)

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