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Panel Discusses GM Animal Regulation
Washington (UPI) Jun 30, 2004 A panel of U.S. scientists and experts in biotechnology discussed the ethics and regulation of genetically modified animals Wednesday. Panelists uniformly supported biotechnology and expressed hope for its potential. The biotechnology representatives expressed confidence in the efficacy of regulation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and self-regulation of biotechnology developers, but consumer interests and bioethicists said the regulations were not transparent enough for consumers to accept GM animals. Carol Tucker Foreman, with the Consumer Federation of America, said there may be justification for permitting transgenic and cloned animals in the food supply, but public support of GM foods has fallen recently. She said FDA approval, which does not allow public participation, is not instilling consumer confidence and needs public review. The current system fails, Foreman said. John Phillips, one of the creators of EnviroPig, which excretes 50 percent less phosphorous than normal -- and thereby eases the potential for water pollution -- said FDA standards for reviewing GM animals thoroughly considers animals' well-being, safety to humans and environmental effects. What we need in the regulatory system, I think by and large, already exists, he said. All rights reserved. Copyright 2004 by United Press International. Sections of the information displayed on this page (dispatches, photographs, logos) are protected by intellectual property rights owned by United Press International. As a consequence, you may not copy, reproduce, modify, transmit, publish, display or in any way commercially exploit any of the content of this section without the prior written consent of by United Press International. Related Links SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express
Future Neurotransmitter Chips For The Eye
New York (UPI) Jun 29, 2004Implantable microchips that stimulate nerve cells with puffs of chemicals instead of pulses of electricity are being developed to serve as prosthetic retinas for the blind, scientists told United Press International. |
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