Genentech's stance on biodiversity riles staff

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Scientists working for Genentech Inc condemned the biotechnology firm's support for President Bush's rejection of the biodiversity treaty agreed upon at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in Jun 1992. Genentech Pres and CEO G. Kirk Raab wrote to Bush on Jun 9, 1992 endorsing the view that the treaty's protection of genetic resources would endanger the US lead in biotechnology. Genentech scientist Anthony J. Pelletier countered with a letter to Bush on Jun 26 that defended the need to protect biodiversity. Seventy of Pelletier's Genentech colleagues backed the dissident position.

Commercial physical research, Biological products exc. diagnostic, Political aspects, Science and technology policy, Genentech Inc., Biological diversity conservation, Biodiversity conservation

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Mediation sought on biotechnology disputes

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The Industry Biotechnology Assn has enlisted Resolve, an organization devoted to settling environmental conflicts, to help achieve concord between the biotechnology industry and the opponents of genetically engineered foods. These opponents demand that the Food and Drug Administration mandate the labeling and testing of all such products. Resolve hopes to defuse the controversy and prevent a boycott that could scuttle the marketing of genetically engineered foods.

Food, Agricultural biotechnology, Public relations, Industrial Biotechnology Association

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Clinton backs congressional efforts on genetic discrimination

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Legislation to stop the health care industry discriminating against consumers on the basis of genetic information is proposed by US President Bill Clinton. A report from the Department of Health and Human Services found that current legislation relating to the setting of premiums and the disclosure of information, is not sufficient. The new bill will extend current protective measures relating to genetic information.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Genetic Engineering, Research, Medical sciences, Genetics

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