ES cell lines produced without destruction of embryos
The US company Advanced Cell Technology (ACT) has successfully produced human embryonic stem (ES) cells without destroying any embryos. The research was announced by Robert Lanza, Vice President of ACT, at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) meeting in Australia. The technique involves removing a...
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Governing genetic databases - collection, storage and use
by Sue Gibbons
Human genetics research is undergoing rapid and dramatic growth. Over recent years, human genetic databases, or 'biobanks', have burgeoned in number, size and sophistication. Many countries are developing population-scale collections, such as UK Biobank, to investigate complex common diseases. Meanwhile, both biomedical researchers and criminal forensic scientists are seeking greater...