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- Exercise Can Counteract Obesity Genes, Says Study
(Time.com)
Time.com - A new study finds people who are genetically predisposed to obesity may benefit most from physical activity - Stem cell firms defend record after criticism
(Reuters)
Reuters - Cell therapy companies in China and Germany who were criticized by British experts warning of the dangers of "stem cell tourism" defended themselves on Wednesday, saying their safety records were good. - How I Learned to Love Farmed Salmon
(Time.com)
Time.com - Yes, high-tech aquaculture like genetically modified salmon sounds spooky, but it might just save the world - Health experts warn of "stem cell tourism" dangers
(Reuters)
Reuters - Thousands of people are putting their health and life savings at risk to travel to private clinics around the world for unproven and potentially dangerous stem cell treatments, British experts said on Tuesday. - Active Lifestyle May Help Counter Obesity Genes
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise can reduce a person's genetic predisposition to obesity by 40 percent, finds a new English study. - Chinese researcher charged with stealing US trade secrets
(AFP)
AFP - A Chinese researcher has been arrested and charged with stealing trade secrets about insecticides from US biotech company Dow and passing them on to China, court documents showed Tuesday. - US seeks stay of court-ordered ban on stemcell research
(AFP)
AFP - The Obama administration formally asked a federal court Tuesday to allow federally-funded embryonic stem cell research to go forward while they appeal an adverse ruling on the matter. - Feds appeal order blocking stem cell research
(AP)
AP - The Obama administration on Tuesday asked a federal judge to lift a restraining order that it says could undercut federally funded embryonic stem cell research. - Obama administration appeals stem cell injunction
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Obama administration asked a federal judge on Tuesday to lift an injunction halting human embryonic stem cell research, saying it would irreparably harm research and cost more than 1,300 jobs. - Genzyme rejects Sanofi offer as long battle looms
(Reuters)
Reuters - Biotech company Genzyme Inc rejected an $18.5 billion buyout offer from French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis SA on Monday, setting the stage for a protracted and potentially hostile takeover battle. - BASF seeking EU green light for new potato: chairman
(AFP)
AFP - German chemical giant BASF said Tuesday it was seeking European Union approval for a new genetically modified potato six months after getting an EU green light for its Amflora spud. - Is genetically altered fish OK? FDA to decide
(Reuters)
Reuters - U.S. health officials are set to rule on whether a faster-growing, genetically engineered fish is safe to eat in a decision that could deliver the first altered animal food to consumers' dinner plates. - Genzyme board rejects Sanofi bid
(AFP)
AFP - The board of directors at US biotechnology firm Genzyme has unanimously rejected an 18.5-billion-dollar takeover offer from French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis, Genzyme said Monday. - Sanofi makes $18.5 billion Genzyme offer public
(Reuters)
Reuters - France's Sanofi-Aventis on Sunday publicly disclosed its $18.5 billion, $69-per-share cash offer for Genzyme Corp in a bid to rouse shareholders after failing to engage the U.S. biotechnology company in merger talks. - Sanofi-Aventis makes 18.5 bln dollar bid for US Genzyme
(AFP)
AFP - French pharmaceutical group Sanofi-Aventis unveiled Sunday an 18.5 billion dollar (14.5 billion euro) offer for US biotechnology firm Genzyme, hinting it may launch a hostile bid. - Gene testing war looms for AstraZeneca heart drug
(Reuters)
Reuters - Gene testing is shaping up to be a marketing battleground for new blood thinners like AstraZeneca's Brilinta, underscoring the power and limitations of genetics as a tool to predict medical outcomes. - Malaysia mulls landmark trial of GM anti-dengue mosquitoes
(AFP)
AFP - Malaysia is considering releasing genetically modified mosquitoes designed to combat dengue fever, in a landmark field trial that has come in for criticism from environmentalists. - Stem-Cell Ruling Causes Gloom, Anxiety Among Scientists
(Time.com)
Time.com - Stem-cell scientists still reeling from a judge's ruling that their life's work violates federal law received little reassurance about their job security from the nation's largest funder of these studies - Obama to Appeal Stem Cell Ruling
(HealthDay)
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Aug. 25 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. scientists reacted with dismay to Monday's decision by a U.S. judge to halt any expansion of stem cell research using federal funds. - "Stunned" government to appeal stem-cell ruling
(Reuters)
Reuters - Stunned and disappointed Obama administration officials said on Tuesday they would appeal a federal court ruling that temporarily barred federal funding of embryonic stem cell research.