Genome research strategy splits Japanese scientists

Article Abstract:

The dispute over the strategy of researchers involved in the Genome Frontier Programme in Japan has seen the intervention of government officials. The programme is backed by the Science and Technology Agency (STA) and the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN), and was to be based on new techniques using full-length complementary DNAs (cDNAs) for base sequencing, elucidating gene and protein function. However some leading human genome researchers want the programme to be restricted to DNA sequencing.

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Japan declares five-year plan to double genome research funds

Article Abstract:

The government in Japan is to increase support for genome research with plans to double spending on research and a program to decode 30% of human gene sequences by 2001. The aim is to create a database of single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) which could result in new drugs and diagnostic methods. A national centre for genomics research will be created by 2001 with the ultimate aim of producing a 25-fold expansion in the country's biotechnology market.

Science and technology policy

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Japan's genome programme goes ahead, with protein analysis

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Japan will launch a high profile genome research programme in 1998 that will incorporate protein analysis and deoxyribonucleic acid sequencing techniques. The 15-year Biomolecular Research Programme will receive support from the Science and Technology Agency and the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research. The first five-year phase of the project will cost the Japanese government 50 million US dollars.

Science and state, Science policy

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