Clinton sketches out his 'ethical guideposts' for modern biology
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It is the responsibility of human beings to determine whether science is used for good or evil purposes, according to President Bill Clinton. He has stated his belief that science does not have a soul of his own, and that the most significant truths about human life are still outside the realm of science. He has given details about four ethical 'guideposts' for scientific development, and has expressed wide-reaching views about scientific ethics. He has called on Congress to introduce legislation which bans health insurers from discriminating against clients on the basis of their genetic make-up.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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Clinton woos women's votes with cancer genetics funds
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Critics attribute political motives to the President's announcement that the government will redirect US$30 million to breast cancer genetics research in 1997. The president is trying to impress women who are a potential source of votes. The major part of the money will come from the US Army, and the remainder from the National Institutes of Health. The money has been proposed to be spent on biomedical research and investigator-initiated grants to study breast cancer genetics.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1996
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NIH may drop special funds for 'new investigators'
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The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) may drop special funds for new investigators, known as First Independent Research Support and Transition awards, or R29s. An NIH working group has suggested the abolition of the grants, which are worth an average $70,000/y for five years. The working party suggests that those applying for R29 should instead apply for standard NIH grants, or R101s. The argument is that R29s do not offer enough money to young scientists.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1997
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