France News: French doctor owns up to euthanasia A doctor who prescribed a lethal injection to a 65-year-old terminally-ill woman took full responsibility for the death of her patient as she went on trial in southern France on Monday. Bioindustry Welcomes New French Legislation Covering Biosimilar Medicines The European biotechnology industry represented by EuropaBio - the EU association for bioindustries - welcomes the passing into law of legislation covering biosimilar medicines (1) in France. On 6 February 2007, the French Parliament has adopted legislation that prevents biosimilar medicinal products from being classed as generics and bans the automatic substitution of one biological medicine for another. Smoking ban takes effect in France PARIS, Feb. 1 The French government Thursday offered to subsidize cigarette substitutes for nicotine addicts as public buildings became smoke free. Selenium loss linked to cognitive decline in aged The results of a new study conducted by researchers in France suggest that selenium levels decrease with age, which may contribute to a loss of neurological abilities in the elderly. Smokin'! Can Mexico fight its national nicotine craving? Mexico City - Observant travelers know that Mexico, France, Italy, Japan and China are some of the most smoke-filled countries on the planet .