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First North American finding for HGH

CCES Media Conference September 8 to Announce First North American Adverse Analytical Finding and Sanction for Human Growth Hormone.

Gene Doping Detectable With a Simple Blood Test

ScienceDaily (Sep. 2, 2010) — German scientists from Tübingen and Mainz have developed a blood test that can reliably detect gene doping even after 56 days.

New Biological Find Gives Consequences For Doping Offence

Authors of an article from the University of Oslo to appear in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA (PNAS) this week, suggests that the length of time for which athletes are banned may need reevaluation.

No positive doping tests at the 2010 FIFA World Cup

All doping tests conducted as part of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ were negative. A total of 552 urine and blood samples were taken.

Davide Rebellin appeal rejeceted by CAS

The Italian road racer cyclist had his appeal rejected by the CAS on friday. Rebellin tested positive for CERA during the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games.

Second year kick-off for USADA and Discovery partnership

Colorado Springs, Colo. (July 29, 2010) – The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), in partnership with Discovery Education, today announced the kick-off of the second year of the USADA True Sport Awards, promoting honesty, respect, teamwork, and healthy choices.

ITU Institutes Athlete Biological Passport Programme

The International Triathlon Union today announced that it will institute its own Athlete Biological Passport programme to ensure the most solid testing programme possible, promoting the right of all ITU athletes to fair and clean competitions.

IOC rule for anti-doping suspended athletes

Athletes who has been suspended for more than six months are also disqualified from the coming Olympic Games.

Wada considers putting caffeine back on the prohibited substance list

The substances was taken off the Prohibited Substance list and on the observation list in 2004.

Agilent Selected by South African Doping Control Laboratory

Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced it has been selected by the South African Doping Control Laboratory as the primary provider of gas-phase testing instruments for the 2010 World Cup. The South African Doping Control Laboratory is certified by the World Anti-Doping Agency and will be responsible for all doping testing during the competition.

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