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This note discusses the types of biomedical research conducted in developing countries, the ethical review processes available and arising issues. It points out that the UK funds an increasing amount of biomedical research in developing countries. Research ethics committees review research proposals, usually in both the UK and the countries where research is to take place. Exact ethical requirements vary according to national policy, funding body and research institution. A key international document on research ethics, the Declaration of Helsinki, is scheduled for revision in 2008.