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 …
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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?
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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 …
Engineering Honesty: USDA Moves to Disclose “GMOs”
The National Bioengineered Disclosure Law was signed by president Obama on July 29, 2016. The law gives USDA 2 …
First Genetically Engineered Salmon Sold in Canada
The first genetically engineered salmon has been sold in Canada. AquAdvantage salmon is a genetically engineered Atlantic salmon that …
When Genetic Engineering Is the Environmentally Friendly Choice
Crop Hybridization and Genetic Engineering: An Illustration Using Playing Cards Dr. Paul Vincelli of the University of Kentucky demonstrates why …
The EPA Approves Monsanto's New RNA Interference Genetic-Engineering Technology in Corn
RNA interference is a promising technology that involves using RNA to interfere or inhibit gene expression by neutralizing targeted …
Global Status of Commercialized Biotech / GM Crops: 2016
ISAAA (International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications) has released its annual report on the adoption and commercialization …
Scientist Race to Use Virus to Save Florida Orange Trees
The Florida citrus industry has been hit hard by a disease called citrus greening or huanglongbing. Citrus greening is …
Scientists Discover Gene That Doubles Production of Malaria Drug in Artemisia Annua Plant
Scientists at the Centre for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) and Sequentia Biotech S.L. have been able to double the production …