New GM Bill sparks debate
The New Organisms and Other Matters Bill forms a key part of the Government's response to the Royal Commission on
Genetic Modification according to the MInister for the Environment, the Hon Marian Hob... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3880
GM Bill's path angers Greens
The Green Party says it is angry that legislation governing the release of genetically modified organisms will be
considered by a select committee on which it has no power to vote.The New Organism... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3879
New rules no barrier to US biotech industry
In response to widespread food-safety concerns, the U.S. Department of Agriculture in March imposed tougher rules to
prevent crops engineered to produce medicines from accidentally contaminating corn,... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3878
Time to lose romantic notions about 'natural' food
Almost one-third of all corn planted in Wisconsin this spring will come from genetically altered varieties. Among
soybeans, nearly 80 percent of the crop will be genetically modified. Nationwide, ... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3877
Open letter from the Biotechnology Taskforce
The Biotechnology Taskforce report – Growing the Biotechnology Sector in New Zealand – A Framework for Action – was made
public and presented to the Government on 6 May, 2003.Our report outlines s... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3876
Pesticide residue bigger concern than GE
New Zealanders want their food to be free of pesticide and antibiotic residues, fresh and locally produced.They are the
key ingredients identified in consumer research carried out by AgriQuality, ... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3875
Primary sector must back biotech, says Munro
The chairman of the Wool Board says New Zealand's primary sector must support and participate in biotechnology if it is
to remain competitive.Bruce Munro is a member of the Biotechnology Taskforce... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3874
Defining stem cell potential
Scientists have proposed a simple scale of 88 genes to gauge the usefulness of stem cells.It might help researchers to
work out whether they can convert adult cells from say, blood or skin, into s... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3873