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A growing interest in cloning in the developing world has prompted a range of policy responses — typically banning reproductive cloning, while allowing the creation of cloned embryos to get stem cells for research.
(Photo credit: Agencia Brasil)
Opinions and Analysis
The wrong line on human cloning
Next month, the United Nations may be asked to approve a global ban on all techniques for cloning human embryo cells. Such an outcome would represent a victory of dogma over public health.
18 August 2003 | EN
Short-sighted tactics on human cloning
Misguided attempts, led by the United States and the Vatican, to seek a global ban on all forms of human cloning threaten to undermine efforts to introduce more reasonable regulation.
18 November 2002 | EN
News and Features
Brazil says yes to stem cell research — again
Brazil has voted by a narrow margin to uphold legislation for research on embryonic stem cells.
South Asia News in brief: 1–15 March 2008
A round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.
20 March 2008
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Brazil postpone decision on stem cell research
7 March 2008
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Information Services
Foodborne diseases: counting the bodies
A WHO initiative aims to quantify the global burden of foodborne disease, says Arie Havelaar
Rapid diagnostic tests: The way forward?
Rapid diagnostic tests may present a quick and easy-to-use solution for improved malaria diagnosis
