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German Ethics Council urges relaxing stem cell rules

Deustche Welle's 16 July 2007 report, available on its website, begins:
"As Germany's top body when it comes to medical ethical issues, 14 of the National Ethics Council's 24 members recommended a series of amendments to a 2002 stem cell law banning the production of embryonic cells that scientists have said hinders them from conducting research on par with international institutes.

The council also said lawmakers should lift a ban placed on German scientists, both in and outside the country, on using cell lines created after Jan. 1, 2002. Instead of using a cut-off date, the council recommended establishing an independent panel to evaluate scientists' plans on a case-by-case basis..."

Ethical Aspects of Stem Cell Research in Europe
19-20 April 2007, Berlin

Ethical Aspects of Stem Cell Research in Europe
19-20 April 2007, Berlin

Ethical Aspects of Stem Cell Research in Europe
19-20 April 2007, Berlin

Ethical Aspects of Stem Cell Research in Europe
19-20 April 2007, Berlin

Workshop 3: Ethical Aspects of Stem Cell Research in Europe
19-20 April 2007, Berlin

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