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GM crops destroyed two months after research project restarts
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01-09-2010

Genetically modified grape vines being used for a research project at a French institute have been destroyed in what the government says is a deliberate attack.

Investment bank funds internet research in France
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01-09-2010

The European Investment Bank has given a loan worth 150 million euros to the French internet provider Iliad Group for research into high bandwidth broadband.

free article AMS seeks new evidence on medical research regulation
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01-09-2010

Following Department of Health proposals to create a single medical research regulation body, the Academy of Medical Sciences has launched a second call for evidence into medical research regulation in the UK.

 

free article Common patent “not compatible with EU law”, says Court of Justice
Research Europe Today

31-08-2010

The creation of a common European patent may be put on ice after the European Court of Justice found existing proposals “incompatible” with European regulations and treaties.

Policy review shows positive development in national climate politics
Research Europe Today

31-08-2010

Member states have made progress in adapting their policies to Europe’s environmental needs, especially in addressing problems with resource efficiency, according to the 2009 Environment Policy Review.

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