One ofthe recommendations made by thegroup was for journal editors to ask authorsof stem cell research papers to submit data verifying the authenticity ofthe stem cell line, and an explanation of how they had complied with accepted standards of good cell culture practice.
Last week a groupofauthors and journalists told the committee that big businesses and rich individuals are using libel laws to "stifle" the publication of books and articles.
In addition, the book's authors and an expanded groupof trainers are briefing its findings and recommendations to senior law enforcement, armed forces, intelligence, homeland security and other national security professionals.