UK: NEW HOPE FOR ASTHMA SUFFERERS
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A protein molecule known as Met-Ckbeta7 and tested at the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research in Glasgow may have the ability to prevent asthma attacks, it was claimed on 30 January 2000. The man-made molecule is said to prevent the movement of eosinophils, blood cells which release toxins when entering the lungs and result in coughing and wheeziness. The protein tested in the UK was manufactured by Human Genome Sciences, the US-based biotechnology company.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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US: CONCERN OVER GM ANIMALS
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Genetically modified (GM) animals including goats, sheep, pigs and cows are being created in the US, where the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has been criticised over its lack of intervention. The New York Times claims that GM fish could be available for human consumption from the start of 2001, with other GM animals to follow. The paper claims that federal regulation is lagging behind breakthroughs in biotechnology and such loopholes are allowing GM animals to reach the public. The FDA does not have the power to give the go ahead for new foods before they become available, a scenario regarded as beneficial for producers, the bulk of which are major conglomerates.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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UK: GM MAIZE-IS IT SAFE FOR CATTLE?
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According to Professor Bob Orskov of the International Feed Resource Unit, GM maize has only been fed to chicken not to cattle which have four stomachs. In his view more testing should be done on the effect maize silage has on the stomach microbes of cattle and that has not occurred. To date Aventis has tested GM maize on rats. Professor Orskov further commented that he would not knowingly drink milk from cows fed on GM maize as the situation stands at present. The current debate is whether Chardon LL should be approved for the National Seed Listing, a first step towards the crop being planted commercially.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2000
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