EU lawmakers back rules for stem cells

EU lawmakers back rules for stem cells and other cures Reuters - Wed Apr 25, 2007 European lawmakers backed new rules for stem cell and other advanced medical therapies on Wednesday, despite opposition from a key member of the European Parliament.The European Union legislature rejected so-called ethical amendments to the regulation that will create a centralized process for approving new tissue and cell engineering therapies. ................. Some background: Embryo-cell vote spotlights MEPs' ethics EU parliament set for clash over stem cell research MEP defends stance on EU gene therapy rule ................. ZenMaster

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