Stem cell research in Brazil: A difficult launch
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The Brazilian House of Representative finally approved the Biosafety Bill in 2005, which made it legal in Brazil to work with human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) and to derive hESC lines from surplus or nonviable human embryos stored for three or more years in IVF (in vitro fertilization) clinics. Under the new law, no human embryo could be created for research purposes, and therapeutic cloning using somatic cell nuclear transfer is still forbidden.
Publication Name: Cell
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0092-8674
Year: 2006
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Indian science in transition
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India as a populous developing nation is in a state of flux and need to overcome inertia facing scientific institutions, researchers, regulatory agencies, and government policies. India needs to build a self-sustaining critical mass of research institutions and human resources to be world class and globally competitive.
Publication Name: Cell
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0092-8674
Year: 2006
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NIMR awaits the final verdict
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Britain's Medical Research Council (MRC) is seeking approval from the UK Treasury to move its internationally respected National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) from Mill Hill in north London to the city center. Regarding this issue decision from the Treasury is still pending.
Publication Name: Cell
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0092-8674
Year: 2006
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