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Round-up on bioethics in scientific research

Considerations from bioethics are prevalent throughout scientific research. As bio-technology innovations advance in both science and medicine, research methodology standards and practices become more ethically complex. Bioethics is traditionally centered on the link between humans and the sciences. The far reach of bieothics into health and human sciences reflects how pervasive the ethical obligations and moral choices in scientific research can be. As humans continue to explore the far boundaries of existing science knowledge for their own benefit, these transformations to all areas of human life will also change the ethical choices and challenges involved.

Round-up on USDA compliance

This is the fifth in a series of seven posts about regulatory compliance priorities and enforcement trends. The first post was about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The second post was about the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The third post was about the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). Last week’s post was about the Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Today’s post will be about the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Next week’s post, on Thursday January 25, will be about the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Finally, on Thursday February 1, the post will be about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).