Genetic Engineering - Legislation & jurisprudence
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

What does the British public think about human-animal hybrid embryos?

27 Feb 2009 In the recent UK debate on the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill, there have been conflicting claims about the extent of public support for, or opposition to, human-animal hybrids. Self-selecting polls tend to show opposition to hybrids. ... Read more...

[Biopiracy: about its legal meanings]

30 Dec 2008 This article explores the legal meanings of biopiracy concept, linked to subjects such as intellectual property rights on genetic resources, bioprospecting contracts, right to food, and food security. It overcomes the critical function of biopiracy ... Read more...

Current patents related to Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal crystal proteins.

30 Dec 2008 This work categorizes a number of patents related to Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal crystal proteins. The patents are classified into groups according to the type of toxins appearing in the claims. The purpose of the summary is to promote the ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Genetic Engineering - Legislation & jurisprudence'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Up in arms. 29 Jun 2009
• Designing rules for designer babies. 29 Apr 2009
• EU impasse over GM deepens. 30 Mar 2009
• What does the British public think about human-animal hybrid embryos? 27 Feb 2009
• The RAC: double, double, toil, and trouble? 27 Feb 2009
• [Biopiracy: about its legal meanings] 30 Dec 2008
• Current patents related to Bacillus thuringiensis insecticidal crystal proteins. 30 Dec 2008
• Patenting drought tolerance in organisms. 30 Dec 2008
• Regulation of GMOs in China. 29 Nov 2008
• Devitalization of transgenic seed that preserves DNA and protein integrity. 29 Nov 2008
• Gene stacking in transgenic plants: towards compliance between definitions, terminology, and detection within the EU regulatory framework. 27 Oct 2008
• A nail in the coffin for DNA sequence patents? 29 Sep 2008
• Societal attitudes regarding GM food: the case of Poland within the European Union. 29 Sep 2008
• Pathways to security. 23 Sep 2008
• Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) transgenic crop: an environment friendly insect-pest management strategy. 30 Aug 2008
• India harmonizes regulations. 30 Jul 2008
• Trends in biotechnology and biosafety in Brazil. 29 Jun 2008
• Patent protection and access to genetic resources. 30 May 2008
• Legislation threatens trust in genetic counsellors. 15 May 2008
• GM grass trials blocked. 29 Apr 2008

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Technical information about 'Genetic Engineering'

Definition: Directed modification of the gene complement of a living organism by such techniques as altering the DNA, substituting genetic material by means of a virus, transplanting whole nuclei, transplanting cell hybrids, etc.

Descriptor UI: D005818

Alternative terms: Genetic Engineering; Genetic Intervention; Intervention, Genetic; Genetic Interventions; Interventions, Genetic; Engineering, Genetic;

Related Mesh Headings: DNA, Recombinant; Fertilization in Vitro; Mice, Transgenic; Protein Engineering; Mice, Knockout; Organisms, Genetically Modified; Animals, Genetically Modified; Plants, Genetically Modified;

Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; history; instrumentation; methods; mortality; nursing; psychology; standards; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; ethics; legislation & jurisprudence;

Tree Number: E05.393.420;

Online Note: use GENETIC ENGINEERING to search GENETIC INTERVENTION 1973-88

History Note: 89; was GENETIC INTERVENTION 1973-88; was in Cat E & G 1973-79

Technical Notes: DF: GENET ENGINEERING