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BioGov Home Major Subject Areas Country Index of Topics Search BioGateway BioBasics BioStrategy BioRegulations BioGov		View Items View sites of special interest to… Act relating to the application of biotechnology in human medicine Norway The purpose of this Act is to ensure that medical applications of biotechnology are utilised for the benefit of everyone in an inclusive society.   An Orphan in Science: Environmental Risks of Genetically Engineered Vaccines Norway Modern molecular biology, recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering have opened the road to a number of alternative strategies for vaccine production. This research report deals with the different strategies and tries to analyse risk factors and potential hazards.   BioBanks for Health Norway The overall purpose of this technology platform is to improve prevention and treatment of disease by increased knowledge of the molecular nature of disease, based on - discoveries of new genes associated to complex diseases - new information on the interaction between genes and environmental factors   Gene Technology Act - Norway Norway The purpose of this act is to ensure that the production and use of genetically modified organisms takes place in an ethically and socially justifiable way, in accordance with the principle of sustainable development and without detrimental effects on health and the environment.   Norwegian Biotechnology Advisory Board Norway The main tasks of the Norwegian Biotechnology Advisory Board is to evaluate the social and ethical consequences of modern biotechnology and to discuss usage which promotes sustainable development.   DATE MODIFIED:  2006-10-26 Important Notices