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Republicans To Cut Stem Cell Funding?

By | August 9, 2011

Most of the GOP presidential candidates would limit federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research.

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FDA Discusses Biosimilars

By | August 8, 2011

The government says regulatory requirements for generic biological therapies will have to be tailored to the treatment in question.

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European Drug Agency Faces Scrutiny

By | August 4, 2011

Europe’s anti-fraud office has launched an investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the EU’s drug approval agency.

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Disclosure Requirements Dropped

By | August 3, 2011

An initiative that would require universities to post their researchers' industry ties online has faltered.

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George W. Bush’s Science Advisor Dies

By | August 2, 2011

John Marburger became a lightning rod for criticism that the Bush administration had politicized climate change science and human embryonic stem cell research.

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Anti-evolution Vandals?

By | August 1, 2011

Pro-evolution bumper stickers and emblems are being removed from the cars of biologists in Florida.

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Peer Review Needs a Makeover

By | July 29, 2011

A UK parliamentary panel says peer review is still valuable, but should be supplemented by open review processes, preprint servers, and online repositories.

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A Universal Flu Vaccine?

By | July 28, 2011

An antibody that binds 16 different flu viruses offers hope for the long-sought universal vaccine.

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Stem Cell Funding Victory

By | July 27, 2011

A US judge dismisses a case against federal funding of human embryonic stem cell research.

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Regulating the Humanized

By | July 25, 2011

A UK panel puts forth guidelines for research that use experimental animals harboring human cells and tissues.

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