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Researchers claim EU rules will make it easier to develop new therapies, including some based on human embryo cells (Photo: Wikipedia)

EU cuts deal on controversial gene-therapy rules

MEPs have approved new EU rules for testing and authorising modern medical therapies and rejected calls by conservative members to exclude ethically-sensitive medicines from the bill's scope.

The legislation passed on Wednesday (25 April) sets out the technical details on regulating at EU level so called "advanced therapies" - gene therapy, adult stem cell therapy and tissue engineering.

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Researchers claim EU rules will make it easier to develop new therapies, including some based on human embryo cells (Photo: Wikipedia)

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