A more science-friendly constitution: on March 7, Swiss voters will decide on a proposed constitutional amendment, providing a legal foundation for scientists to conduct research on humans. Scientists have been waiting a long time for such a proposal; however, unsurprisingly it is not without its opponents.

Swiss News › Nbr. 2010, February 2010

Author: Gallinelli, Sven

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A more science-friendly constitution: on March 7, Swiss voters will decide on a proposed constitutional amendment, providing a legal foundation for scientists to conduct research on humans. Scientists have been waiting a long time for such a proposal; however, unsurprisingly it is not without its opponents.

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Believe it or not, there are areas where legislation-loving Switzerland is missing regulation. One such example is medical and scientific research on humans. Currently, scientists receive no guidelines for dealing legally with this sometimes-controversial area: a deficit also identified by the Swiss government. The result is the March referendum, when Swiss voters will be asked to...

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