HAVANA, Dec. 2, 2008 (Reuters) — Cuba could soon authorize the planting of 124 acres of genetically-modified corn for the first time to help reduce its dependence on costly food imports, Cuban scientists said on Tuesday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2008 (Reuters) — Stem cells from tiny embryos can be used to restore lost hearing and vision in animals, researchers said Tuesday in what they believe is a first step toward helping people. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2008 (Reuters) — Genetically engineered immune cells can spot the AIDS virus even when it tries to disguise itself, offering a potential new way to treat the incurable infection, researchers reported on Sunday. ... > full story
CHICAGO, Nov. 6, 2008 (Reuters) — Scientists have found a way to get damaged nerve cells in the brains of mice to repair themselves, a finding that may lead to new treatments for spinal cord and brain injuries. ... > full story
BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 5, 2008 (Reuters) — Argentine scientists have found a way to make cows produce more milk by injecting them with a bovine growth hormone produced by cloned and genetically modified dairy cows. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2008 (Reuters) — Japanese scientists have cloned mice whose bodies were frozen for as long 16 years and said on Monday it may be possible to use the technique to resurrect mammoths and other extinct species. ... > full story
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New federal ID cards easily cloned, study says Oct. 26, 2008 (Federal Computer Week) — Some new border-crossing identification cards are easily cloned, may be scanned at up to 150 feet, and may be susceptible to being disabled ...
McCain/Palin Muddy Waters on Stem Cell Research Sep. 12, 2008 (Beliefnet) — John McCain is out with a new ad pledging more federal dollars or stem cell research: ANNCR: They're the original mavericks. Leaders. Reformers ...
Getty Images Sep. 9, 2008 (Scientific American) — Dear EarthTalk: What's the story with animal cloning? Is the meat industry really cloning animals now to "beef up" production? -- Frank DeFazio ...
Smithfield: No Plans for Cloned Meat Jan. 15, 2008 (Conde Nast Portfolio) — Pork processor Smithfield Foods Inc. said it has no plans to produce meat products from cloned animals, although the Food and Drug Administration ...
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