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    Understanding the human genome

    Friday, 01 June, 1990

    This POSTnote describes current and planned research on the human genome, and considers issues which may arise from this work. POSTnote 15. POST. 1990.

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    BSE & slow viruses

    Friday, 01 June, 1990

    This POSTnote examines the current state of knowledge of ‘slow viruses’ such as BSE, the evidence relevant to the public health implications and uncertainties which remain. POSTnote 14. POST. 1990.

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    Release of GMOs

    Thursday, 01 March, 1990

    This POSTnote describes GMOs, their applications, potential risks and control. POSTnote 10. POST.1990.

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    In vitro fertilisation & embryo research

    Wednesday, 01 November, 1989

    This POSTnote presents some of the science and technology relevant to human fertilisation and embryology. POSTnote 6. POST. 1989.

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    Implications of new technologies in clinical testing

    Saturday, 01 July, 1989

    This POSTnote describes clinical testing technologies and their status in the UK, and highlights some of the issues which may be of interest to Parliamentarians. POSTnote 4. POST. 1989.

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    Sudden infant death syndrome – recent developments

    Thursday, 01 June, 1989

    This Briefing Note addresses the problem of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and summarises the new findings and their implications. POSTnote 2. POST. 1989.

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    Irradiation of food

    Monday, 01 May, 1989

    This briefing note describes the science and technology underpinning the irradiation of foods. POSTnote 1. POST. 1989.

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    • Food security
    • Health and social care
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