European Commission changes GMO policy: Amflora potato and GM maize approved
03.03.10 Brussels – The European Commission yesterday changed its GMO policy, with the approval of BASF’s GM potato Amflora for commercial cultivation in the EU and authorisation for the import of 4 genetically engineered maize strains... moreGlobal GMO acreage growth declines
23.02.10 Manila – Global acreage of genetically engineered crops reached 134 million hectares (ha) in the last year, according to the annual statistics of the ISAAA (more). Although this is an increase of 7.1% compared to 2008 figures,... moreInduced pluripotent stem cells not appropriate to study disease mechanims
16.02.10 Madison – Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC) differentiate less efficiently than human embryonic stem cells (hESC) and develop into functional neurons in highly variable amounts. Consequently, they may be not... moreBarroso reject rumors about fast Amflora approval
09.02.10 Brussels – In the last few weeks, BASF officials have been wondering why anti-GMO groups had launched a new campaign against the genetically modified potato Amflora, which is pending for EU approval. On Monday, it seems they have... moreEM(E)A updates, structure and URL
01.02.10 London – The European Medicines Agency (formerly EMEA, now EMA) reported in January that it is adapting its organisational structure to its increasing workload and interactions with patient and consumer organisations. Human pre-... more
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