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Government backs gene therapy expansion
Government backs gene therapy expansion

The new Health Secretary John Reid has outlined plans for greater research into gene therapy. Addressing the Commons this afternoon, Dr Reid announced that more than £50m would be spent on developing knowledge and provision of genetic testing over the next three years. Gene therapy works by implanting healthy copies of these genes, often attached… Read more »

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Mobile phone use whilst driving to be banned
Mobile phone use whilst driving to be banned

The Government has announced that using a mobile phone whilst driving is to become an offence. The Road Safety Minister, David Jamieson announced that from December 1st 2003 using a mobile phone when driving will be an offence. Drivers will be fined £30 for using either a hand-held device whilst driving. Motorist will also get… Read more »