New gene test could aid cancer treatment
Researchers have discovered a new test for a cancer gene, which may soon form an essential part of diagnosis and change
methods of treatment.Following studies on children with leukaemia, it is now... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=5323
AgResearch Chair makes Wallaceville announcement AgResearch Group Chairman, Rick Christie said today that significant
progress has been made on campus consolidation plans involving the Group's science research teams at
Wallaceville.AgResearch ha... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=5326
Scientists use DNA to make virus For only the second time, scientists have used segments of dna to construct the genetic
blueprint of an organism. Bits of DNA were assembled and spliced together to make the genome of a virus called...
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Denmark prepares for biotech crops The Danish Government was cited as saying on Thursday it was planning new laws on
growing genetically modified (GM) crops to make sure consumers are protected if the European Union clears the way for
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Potato disease massive blow to UK farmers Three more potato farms in the UK are under restriction after the world's most
damaging potato disease was found on a mid Wales farm. The disease - ring rot - has never before been found in the UK...
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Farmer prosecuted in OJD case A Kangaroo Island farmer has become the first person to be prosecuted under the South
Australian Livestock Act in relation to the sheep wasting disease Ovine Johnes.Dave Willson was charged for no...
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