Experts urge public oversight of inheritable gene modification
A AAAS panel warns somatic editing may benefit health but inheritable genetic modification could create designer children and unforeseen birth defects. It calls for a public committee to monitor human IGM research and broad societal discussion on its approval.
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Mystery dryness disease gains new national attention
A National Institutes of Health briefing on Sjogren's syndrome seeks to raise awareness among health workers. The autoimmune disease causes dry eyes and mouth and can progress to joint organ and nerve damage, with over 1 million affected and higher risk for lymphoma. Doctors in Odessa and Midland report mainly older women affected, while research advances explore eye lubricants and artificial salivary glands.
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Biotech corn found in Taco Bell shells spurs probe
Iowa testing found evidence of StarLink corn in taco shells distributed by Kraft Foods. EPA FDA and Agriculture Department may act to remove the product if results are confirmed. Greenpeace and Friends of the Earth hailed the test, while Aventis and BIO groups urged caution pending further study.
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