The GM genie that will never go back in the bottle

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There is still considerable controversy in the UK over genetically modified (GM) foods. Most recently, Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Robert May stated that he cannot consider the commercial growing of GM crops until at least 2003. However, government ministers have not been willing to agree to a moratorium on GM crops, indicating that commercial production could even begin following the first year of farm-scale field testing. Environmentalists believe that there could be serious risks associated with releasing GM organisms into the environment.

Public affairs, Plant Genetics, Environmental aspects, Science and technology policy, Genetically modified plants

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Scientists voice anger over stem cell vote

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Scientists in the UK have warned against any delay in easing restrictions on the extraction of embryonic stem cells. There is almost unanimous support among scientists for the use of embryonic stem cells.

Government regulation, Research, Laws, regulations and rules, Stem cells, Stem cell transplantation, Human embryo

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New biology came of age and asked difficult questions

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Developments in biological research in 2000 are discussed. The need for researchers to continue tackling HIV infection is highlighted.

Strategy & planning, 2000 AD, Biological research

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