New genetic markers for heart disease discovered
An international research consortium has discovered 13 new genetic markers and confirmed ten previously identified markers associated with heart disease. The study, one of the world's largest, more than doubles the known genetic risk factors for coronary artery disease, a common cause of heart attacks and strokes....
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Australia leads the way, but does it fall over at the last hurdle?
by Dr Damian Adams
On Thursday 10 February 2011, the Australian Senate's Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee tabled its report in Parliament on its inquiry into donor conception practices in Australia. This was a landmark moment because it represented the world's largest and most comprehensive review of this subject. The inquiry received submissions from all stakeholders...
HFEA: time for rebirth or burial?
by Ann Furedi
From March 2002 until June 2003, I worked for the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) - first as Director of Communications and then I acquired responsibility for policy and governance...