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80 million Euros to Boost Bioindustry in Germany’s Rhine-Neckar Region |
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Bioindustry in the Rhine-Neckar region is backed up by BioRN a new cluster initiative led by Roche, Merck, BASF, and Abbott all of which having their R&D centres in the area. |
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Biotechnica - En Route to a Pan-European Biotechnology Convention |
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Biotechnica has passed the test. In its 24th year the life science trade fair returns to a yearly cycle. Deutsche Messe, one of the world’s ten largest trade fair organisations, successfully managed what the many polirical efforts did not achieve: bringing together under one umbrella a host of competing German sector organisations ... at least for four days. |
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The Rise of Consumer Genetics and Doctors' Resistance |
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 While citizens want to take a more pro-active role in managing their health and demand to know their own genetic profile, doctors are reluctant to support this movement. In Europe, medical associations have begun to pressure legislators to deny access to over-the-counter genetic tests. British researcher Stuart Hogarth has looked into issues of consumer genetics, qualty of medical service, and regulatory discussions on both sides of the Atlantic.
Interview by Wolf G Kroner |
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