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 …
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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 …
A New Type of Wheat That Has Ten Times the Amount of the Fibre Which Helps Improve Gut Health and Also Fights Bowel Cancer and Type 2 Diabetes Than Normal Wheat Has Been Developed by an International Team Including CSIRO.
The Commonwealth Scientific and Research Organization (CSIRO) in collaboration with the French company Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients, and the Grains …
Society of Toxicology: No Verifiable Evidence of Potential for Adverse Health Effects of GE Crops
The Society of Toxicology has developed and released a statement on the safety of genetically engineered food and feed …
Scientist Create Genetically Engineered Wheat With Lower Gluten Levels
Scientist from the Institute for Sustainable Agriculture in Cordoba Spain have genetically engineered wheat with lower gluten levels. The …