European MPs to vote on stem cell research
European MPs are set to vote on proposals to ban stem cell research and therapeutic cloning. Members of the European
Parliament (MEPs) are believed to be split on whether the controversial research... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3733
LSN submission on Novel Foods regulations
The LSN Has made a submission to the Food Regulation Standing Committee (one of the working committees of Food Standards
Australia New Zealand - FSANZ) on policy options for the regulation of novel fo... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3732
LSN letter to MORST re Trans-Tasman harmonization
The LSN has responded to an initiative from the Ministry of Research, Science and Technology seeking input into a joint
examination with Australia on possibilities for harmonization of the regulations... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3731
GM vital for economic viability, says grain grower
Biotechnology, including genetic modification, is vital for Australian grain production to remain economically viable
and become environmentally sustainable, says West Australian grain grower Aaron Ed... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3730
Cunliffe responds to conflict allegations
"There is no conflict of interest and never has been," said David Cunliffe in response to claims by National's Nick
Smith regarding the Local Government and Environment Select Committee inquiry into t... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3729
Govt. covers up conflict of interest in Corngate
National is crying foul that David Cunliffe, the senior Labour MP and deputy chair of the Select Committee undertaking
the 'Corngate' inquiry, didn't disclose that his wife acted for a biotechnology... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3728