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Research into mitochondrial donation going ahead
The Wellcome Trust have just announced that they are funding a team of scientists in Newcastle to do some research into techniques to help people carrying mitochondrial diseases avoid passing them on to their children. This research is a little controversial because it involves donor eggs and the child will have a little bit of […]
More discussion about impact of ban on patenting embryo stem cells
October 28, 2011 by beckypurvis
Yesterday David Willetts confirmed the UK government is exploring the impact of the new EU ban on patenting of embryo stem cells and that they will continue funding research using embryo stem cells. Background The European Court of Justice made a decision on 18 October which effectively bans the patenting of scientific techniques involving embryonic stem […]
What are the government doing to look at the impact of this ban on patenting embryo stem cells?
October 25, 2011 by beckypurvis
Graham Stringer is planning to ask Vince Cable what he is doing to look at the impact of Europe’s decision last week to ban the patenting of embryo stem cells (check out my previous blog for background on the ban) when he comes into parliament for Business, Innovation and Skills questions on Thursday. Graham has […]
What health researchers want to see in the government’s research and innovation strategy
September 14, 2011 by beckypurvis
Cancer Research UK has looked at what we need to support world-class health research in the UK and made recommendations to government on how to achieve this. This is good timing as the government is developing a research and innovation strategy and will be publishing a further instalment of the ‘Plan for Growth’ in the […]
Government gets new life sciences adviser
July 26, 2011 by beckypurvis
Last week, George Freeman MP became a the new Life Sciences Adviser. He will advise David Willetts, who is Minister for Universities and Science, on the economic impact of life sciences in the UK. George Freeman has a background in biomedical research so he’s a bit of a pro on the life sciences sector. He’s […]
Government action to reduce the use of animal in scientific research
July 18, 2011 by beckypurvis
In the agreement the coalition government made when they formed, they pledged to reduce the use of animals in scientific research. Today, they have launched a new programme led by the UK National Centre for Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) to start work on this. Background In the coalition agreement, the […]
Strategy for UK stem cell research out today..
July 18, 2011 by beckypurvis
Interesting piece in the FT yesterday UK seeks to uphold lead in stem cell research saying that the government is planning to publish their stocktake of regenerative medicine today (Monday) and giving a taster of the commitments in it including a plan to consult widely with industry and medical research charities this year to explore new […]
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