A spelling test for genes

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Recent research indicates that there are between 240,000 and 1 million very small variations, or single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), in the coding of genes involved in human disease. This finding plays a significant part in discovering how genes render people susceptible to disease. Pharmaceutical manufacturers have now recognized that they must cooperate in finding SNPs, and 10 international pharmaceutical concerns have also agreed to make their information about SNPs public, thus avoiding conflict about the ownership of such information.

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Genetic Engineering, Pharmaceutical Preparations, Biotechnology industry, Pharmaceutical industry, Biotechnology industries, Drugs, Heredity, Human, Human heredity

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Blair wrong on GM crops, says chief government scientist

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United Kingdom government ministers should not permit genetically modified (GM) crops to be released onto the market before 2003, according to Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Robert May. His comments are in direct conflict with Prime Minister Tony Blair's position on this issue, and will therefore cause considerable embarrassment. A report co-written by May and Chief Medical Officer Sir William Donaldson indicates that GM foods are safe to eat.

Plant Genetics, Health aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Genetically modified plants, Medical policy, Health policy, May, Robert

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It's hailed as a life-changing invention. But what is it?

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Multi-millionaire Dean Kamen's 'IT,' or 'Project Ginger,' has attracted much attention, even though great secrecy still surrounds it. Kamen claims that his invention will significantly influence the environment and the way people live.

Scientific Research and Development Services, Research & Development NEC, High technology industry, Research institutes, Kamen, Dean

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