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Regenerative Medicine, May 2009
This POSTnote looks at recent developments in this area and analyses the issues they pose for UK researchers and regulators.
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H1N1 ‘swine flu’ vaccine, May 2009
This POSTnote describes how a pandemic vaccine for UK use against the novel strain of influenza (flu) virus subtype H1N1 would be manufactured, and alternative techniques for vaccine development and manufacture.
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Diet and cancer, April 2009
This POSTnote looks at the latest scientific research, advice and recommendations for a diet to lower cancer risk and the consequences for health policy.
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Personalised medicine, April 2009
This POSTnote examines the state of research into human variability, and the prospects, challenges and policy implications of more personalised medical treatment.
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Delaying gratification, March 2009
This POSTnote looks at the influence of time in decision making, and looks at the implications for policy domains such as pensions, health and consumer affairs.
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Wild deer, February 2009
This POSTnote examines the current status of wild deer in the UK, their ecological, economic and social impacts and legislation on their management.
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Food hygiene standards, February 2009
This briefing describes recent developments in food regulation and examines options to improve food hygiene in businesses through monetary penalties, training and the use of local "Scores on the Doors" schemes.
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Cervical cancer. October 2008.
This note gives an overview of cervical cancer prevention strategies, including vaccination, and the issues arising.
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Research ethics in developing countries, April 2008
Research ethics in developing countries, April 2008. POSTnote 08/304.
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Autism, February 2008
This POSTnote describes autism and autism research, and considers policy approaches. Autism, February 2008. POSTnote 08/302.
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Synthetic biology, January 2008
This POSTnote outlines recent developments, the possible applications and risks of synthetic biology and examines policy options for the development and governance of the research. Synthetic biology, January 2008. POSTnote 08/298.
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