OGTR stops clock on GM canola decision
There's been another delay in making a decision to commercially release GM canola.The Gene Technology Regulator, Dr Sue
Meek, says she's stopped the clock for a month on Bayer's application to gro... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4139
Marlborough Council asks Govt to extend moratorium
Marlborough District Council is joining other local authorities in asking the Government to leave a moratorium on the
release of genetically engineered organisms (GEOs) in place. The move has been... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4138
Asthma study finds 'master' gene
A cluster of 291 genes has been linked with asthma, and one gene especially provides a good target for new drugs,
researchers said on Monday. The laboratory work needs to be confirmed in living as... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4137
Monsanto GM wheat to bypass Australian market
The world's first commercially produced biotech wheat, looming in North America, is likely to bypass some big Asian
import markets but could create a battleground in others, producers and traders said... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4136
GM grass gardener-friendly
Monsanto, the biotechnology giant, has applied in America for permission to sell genetically modified (GM) extra-smooth
grass to golf courses.The grass may in future be sold to gardeners. It is re... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4135