Xenotransplant experts face good and bad news

Article Abstract:

Research is producing mixed results about whether transplanting animal organs into humans is safe. One study indicates that a form of a pig retrovirus previously believed to be safe can infect human cells, while a different study has reported promising results from treating patients with living pig tissue. In the UK, the Secretary of State for Health is to decide on each application for a human trial of an organ transplant, based on advice from the UK Xenotransplantation Interim Regulatory Authority. In the US, the Food and Drug Administration will publish guidelines on xenotransplantation in autumn 1998.

Health aspects, Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc., Organ transplantation, Tissue transplantation, Transplantation

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Africa pursues goal of scientific unity

Article Abstract:

The three-day summit of the African Union (AU) members in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in January 2007 has included plans for three new funding agencies, an Africa-wide system of intellectual-property protection and strategy for biotechnology. The heads of the African states are planning for an African parliament, a central bank, a monetary fund and a court of human rights in order to complete political and economic integration.

Scientific Research and Development Services, Science, Space & Technology, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Science and state, Science policy, International economic integration, Economic integration, African Union

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A continent divided

Article Abstract:

The fight between agribiotech companies and other probiotech campaigners for the spread of GM crops is discussed. The importance of the consumption of GM food is also mentioned.

Africa, Endorsements, Genetically modified crops

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