December 15, 2000

Scientists Object to Draft of Bioethics Guidelines for Work Abroad

By RON SOUTHWICK

University scientists from the United States who conduct studies in other countries are sharply criticizing a federal report that outlines ethical guidelines for international research. They say the recommendations would make their work nearly impossible and would impose huge financial burdens on colleges.

Their main objection centers on a recommendation in a draft report released in October by the National Bioethics Advisory Commission that scientists should

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