13Apr/16

Anonymous sperm and egg donation is over because of the rise of genetic testing at home, says new research – The Independent


The Independent

Anonymous sperm and egg donation is over because of the rise of genetic testing at home, says new research
The Independent
The increasing popularity of home genetic testing is making it easy for people who were conceived using donors to find out their biological parent, researchers have said. And that discovery can be “traumatic” for those who suddenly find out the truth

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13Apr/16

Parents of Newport boy who died from HIV blood donation back protest – South Wales Argus


South Wales Argus

Parents of Newport boy who died from HIV blood donation back protest
South Wales Argus
THE parents of a seven-year-old Newport boy who died after he was infected with contaminated blood are backing protestors’ calls for greater financial security for victims. Colin Smith, who had haemophilia, was infected with HIV after he was given …

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13Apr/16

Contested Republican convention looks more certain as Paul Ryan rules out presidential bid – National Post


National Post

Contested Republican convention looks more certain as Paul Ryan rules out presidential bid
National Post
If neither candidate can get the delegate votes necessary as balloting progresses in the party convention, chaos could result and other Republicans who aren’t currently running could emerge. As a young and charismatic conservative, popular with donors

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12Apr/16

Think Tank Announces It Will Fight Government’s Demands to Turn Over Climate Change Documents – Daily Signal


Daily Signal

Think Tank Announces It Will Fight Government’s Demands to Turn Over Climate Change Documents
Daily Signal
The Competitive Enterprise Institute, a public policy think tank, will oppose a subpoena that demands documents related to its research on climate change and donor information, officials of the institute said in a Tuesday afternoon phone call. “We’ve

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