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Science/Nature | Dolly scientist abandons cloning. The scientist who led the team that controversially created Dolly the sheep is abandoning the cloning of human embryos in stem cell research. Professor Ian Wilmut, of Edinburgh University, believes a rival method developed in Japan holds the key to curing serious medical conditions. The new method creates stem cells from fragments of skin and could remove the need to use human embryos. Pro-life groups opposed to the use of embryonic cells have welcomed the move. But Prof Wilmut said: "We've not made this decision because it's ethically better.
"To me it's always been ethically acceptable to think that if you could use cells from a human embryo to develop a treatment for a disease like motor neurone disease, for which there is no treatment at present, then that is an acceptable thing to do. " Building blocks The professor's team developed a cloning technique that has subsequently been used to harvest stem cells - which have the potential to be grown into any cell in the human body. Report Finds GE Crops Benefit Farmers, But Management Needed to Maintain Effectiveness. Read Full ReportPowerpoint PresentationReport in BriefListen to the BriefingPhotos Date: April 13, 2010 Contacts: Jennifer Walsh, Media Relations Officer Molly Galvin, Senior Media Relations Officer Alison Burnette, Media Relations Assistant Office of News and Public Information 202-334-2138; e-mail <news@nas.edu> Genetically Engineered Crops Benefit Many Farmers, But The Technology Needs Proper Management to Remain Effective -- Many farmers who grow genetically engineered (GE) crops are realizing substantial economic and environmental benefits -- such as lower production costs, fewer pest problems, reduced use of pesticides, and better yields -- compared with conventional crops, says a new report from the National Research Council.
The report provides the first comprehensive assessment of how GE crops are affecting all farmers, including those who grow conventional or organic crops. Environmental Benefits Economic and Social Effects The study was funded by the National Research Council. Pullman. The Biotechnology Institute: Building Biotechnology Leaders Thro.