![]() The work paves the way for scientists to breed large populations of primates with genetic faults responsible for incurable human conditions, but could also spark an ethical backlash for introducing harmful genes into the primate population. Genetically modified monkeys that glow in ultraviolet light and pass the trait on to their young have been created by scientists in Japan in controversial research that "raises the stakes" over animals rights. Genetically modified monkeys give birth to designer babiesĬontroversial work paves way for scientists to breed primates that are born with the genetic faults responsible for human conditions such as Parkinson's and motor neurone disease. Service contracts for 20 years will allow the winning companies to boost Iraq's oil production from 2.4m to 4m barrels per day, with remuneration for each extra barrel produced plus costs. The UK's biggest energy companies BP and Shell are currently tussling with international giants such as ExxonMobil, Chevron and Total for a series of multi-billion pound contracts to help Iraq exploit its vast oil reserves. "Iraqis really like the British, but we have to move quickly to maximise our position." ![]() ![]() Michael Thomas, director-general of the Middle East Association who helped to set up the council, said: "Other countries are already there − from China to Japan, Italy, France, Germany and even the US," he said. Britain 'in danger of losing Iraq contracts' Baroness Nicholson, the MEP and president of the delegation for relations with Iraq, will tomorrow launch an Iraqi-British business council as an international scramble for contracts in the war-torn country heats upIts been clear since day one for anybody who can string two consecutive thoughts together that the whole Operation Iraq Freedom,should have been Operation Iraq Slavery.Īround 50 representatives of companies and politicians will sit on the Iraq-Britain Business Council, amid warnings that Britain is losing out to countries quicker to exploit the business potential of the region.īaroness Nicholson will co-chair the council, which is backed by the Iraqi state and will work closely with the British Government's UK Trade and Investment department. ![]()
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