OGTR issues licence for GM grapevines
Decision on issuing a licence for application DIR 031/2002 The Gene Technology Regulator (the Regulator) has made a
decision to issue a licence in respect of the Commonwealth Scientific ... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4163
FDA says more regs for GM food unnecessary
Genetically engineered foods from crops that have already been reviewed and approved by two government agencies
shouldn't have to jump through a third regulatory hoop at the Food and Drug Administrati... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4162
GE grass good news for hayfever sufferers
Scientists in Australia have developed genetically engineered grass that could ease the woes of hayfever sufferers. The
GE hypoallergenic grass has been altered so it lacks two common hayfever all... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4161
GE-Free NZ clutching at straws
Clinical trials involving any food product are extremely difficult, if not impossible, to do. Therefore they could not
produce meaningful results the Chairman of the Life Sciences Network Dr William ... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4159
US doctors approve cloning for research purposes
The American Medical Association on Tuesday endorsed cloning for research purposes, saying it is medically ethical but
allowing doctors who oppose the practice to refuse to perform it. Policymakin... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4158
Stem cell research a step closer in NSW
Research involving human embryos moved a step closer in NSW last night after a historic conscience vote in the state's
lower house of parliament. In the second free vote inside four weeks, the Leg... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4156
FDA says no evidence biotech food unsafe
Because of its increased precision over traditional forms of genetic modification, bioengineering increases the
predictability that a trait introduced into a food would be desirable and reduces the ri... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4155
NSW puts GE crops moratorium in place
The New South Wales Parliament has passed a bill imposing a three-year moratorium on the growing of genetically modified
food crops. The main effect of the bill will be to delay the planting of Au... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=4154