REFORMS IN CELL-NOMENCLATURE.

Germany moots stem-cell reforms

often made their views clear to us. But as this is a complex area of science, many other people might feel that they don’t know enough about the issue to take part in the debate or give their views.” But many researchers were critical of the inevitable delays and perceived indecision on the part of the government and the HFEA. Harrison is keen, however, to stress the UK’s support for this resea...

Mouse cell surface antigens: nomenclature and immunophenotyping.

This paper reviews cell surface Ags expressed on mouse hemopoietic and nonhemopoietic cells. The review will cover molecules included in the cluster of differentiation (CD) from CD1 to CD166 and lymphocyte Ag (Ly) series from Ly-1 to Ly-81 as well as some new Ags without current CD or Ly assignments. In addition to an update on mouse nomenclature, there will be a discussion of some known functi...

Reforms

Extrapolating to our specialty, and having been examiner for both M.Ch and the DNB exit exams, at various places, I find that there is a huge difference in the standard and the conduct of these exams. I believe that the MCI is also trying to standardize exit exams, but we as a specialty and as the apex body of that specialty, should put together a standardized exit exam, to be passed by all can...

Agricultural Policy Reforms Reforms and Rural Development in Turkey

A new nomenclature for fungi

Important changes brought about by the Melbourne International Code of Nomenclature for Algae,FungiandPlantsare briefly reviewed concerning a clarification of the spelling and typification of sanctioned fungal names, the recognition of electronic publication for the validity of nomenclatural novelties, permission to use English diagnoses or descriptions for their valid publication, and the requ...