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Approval procedure for genetically engineered maize LY038 stopped for safety reasons?
Monsanto and Cargill withdraw joint application after EFSA concerns
The company of Renessen (a Monsanto and Cargill international joint venture) withdrew its application for market authorisation of the genetically engineered maize LY038. The decision was taken in April…
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European Patent Office grants patent on the use of human egg cells
Testbiotech sees clash with ethical boundaries
In July 2009 the European Patent Office granted the Swiss company Merck Serono a patent on the ripening process of human egg cells including their use in in vitro…
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Leading European Food Safety Authority Staff Member Moves into Industry
Scientific coordinator of GMO panel moves to Syngent
Munich/ Parma – A leading staff member of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has quit to work in industry. Suzy Renckens, scientific coordinator of the GMO panel, officially…