US to Consider Genetically Altered American Chestnut Tree
The Eastern United States was dominated by the American chestnut tree until a little over 100 years ago. The …
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FDA Approves Texas A&M's Ultra-Low Gossypol Cotton for Human and Animal Consumption
Most people do not realize that cotton producers produce about 1.5 times as much seed as fiber or lint. …
The Human Health Benefits From GM Crops
It is easy to find opinions on the web about the safety of GM crops in the human diet. …
USDA Proposes New SECURE Biotechnology Regulations to Protect Plant Health and Promote Agricultural Innovation
The USDA announced they are proposing to modernize regulations for the use of biotechnology in agriculture. The proposed modernization …
University of Connecticut Launches Science of GMOs
The University of Connecticut has launched a site that talks about the science of GMOs in layman’s terms. The …
Biofortified Cassava Supplies Increased Levels of Iron and Zinc
Cassava is a staple crop for many in Africa. Cassava only supplies about 10% of the recommended dietary levels …
Nigeria: Despite Controversy, Nigeria 'Approves' First Genetically Modified Crop
On January 22, 2019 National Biosafety Management Agency in Nigeria approved a genetically engineered cowpea for use by Nigerian …
Can Wheat Can Be Made Gluten Safe for People With Celiac Disease by Using Gene Editing?
One to two percent of the population has Celiac Disease (Coeliac Disease), which is an immune response to gluten. …
NCSU's Dr. Jason Delborne - Can Genetic Engineering Save Disappearing Forests?
Many people are aware of the use in biotechnology in agriculture or perhaps the medical or pharmacy industry. The …
Rice Plants Engineered for Better Photosynthesis Make More Rice
Researchers from scientists at South China Agricultural University in Guangzhou have genetically engineered rice to reduce carbon loss due to …
Extreme Opponents of Genetically Modified Foods Know the Least but Think They Know the Most
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Toronto, and the University of …
NC State's Rodolphe Barrangou Explains CRISPR in AAAS's Why Science Matters Series
You have probably heard about CRISPR in the news and many of you have probably wondered what it is, …
Cottonseed for Human Consumption?
Most people think of cotton lint and do not realize that cotton produces about 1.6 pounds of seed per …
CAST Issue Paper: Genome Editing in Agriculture: Methods, Applications, and Governance
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) recently released and issue paper on genome editing. The task force …
ISAAA Releases Report on Global Adoption of Biotech Crops
The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications (ISAAA) has released their report on the adoption of biotech …
"GMOs Are Vital Against Hunger," Says Nobel Laureate Sir Richard J. Roberts
Nobel Laureate Sir Richard J. Roberts gave a presentation about how genetically modified crops can help improve nutrition in …
Genetically Engineered Rice Transports Micronutrients More Efficiently
Hidden hunger is common, especially in the developing world. Hidden hunger happens when when the quality of the food …
Genetically Engineered Salmon to Be Raised in Indiana (May 2, 2018 update)
AguaBounty has announced that their AquAdvantage Atlantic Salmon will be produced at a refurbished fish farm in Indiana. The …
Meta-Analysis of 21 Years of Studies on GMO Corn Shows Increased Yield and Reduced Mycotoxins
Italian scientists performed a meta-analysis of GMO corn over 21 years. There study found a 5.6 to 24.5 percent increase …
Plagued by Pest, African Farmers May Soon Have Access to Insect-Resistant GMO Cowpeas—For Free
Cowpeas (black-eyed peas) are a major source of protein for some Africans. Pod-borers can cause up to 80% yield …