South Korean researchers under fire for claims of human cloning

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Human cloning scientists in South Korea have been heavily criticised by international counterparts for failing to provide experimental proof in support of their claim that a human embryo has been cloned. Researchers Kim Seoung Bo and Lee Po Yon have allegedly developed a scientific method to create a four-cell fertilized egg. Further research will be applied to enhance the technique for clinical purposes. Anti-cloning campaigners believe the research is unethical and dangerous.

South Korea, Cloning, Fertilization in vitro

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Private deal puts Japanese researcher in hot water

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The Japanese government's attempts to encourage collaboration between industry and the academic community are being overshadowed by corruption allegations involving a former professor of Nagoya University Medical School. Akihiko Otsuka, president of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co has been arrested for payments to the former professor for providing technical consultation for drug development. Otsuka has denied that the money constituted a bribe.

Japan, Pharmaceutical industry, Investigations, Corruption investigation

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