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FDA Starts New Agriculture Biotech Education Website

The US Congress approved money for FDA, USDA, and EPA in 2017 for these agencies to provide education about biotechnology in agriculture. The FDA recently launched a site that provides the public…

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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 American chestnut, sometimes called the redwood of the East, was a large fast growing tree…

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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. Cottonseed is high in oil and protein. About 44 million metric tons of cottonseed with high…

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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. The preponderance of the evidence and opinions is now that the existing GM crops are just as safe as their…

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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 is called SECURE with stands for sustainable, ecological,…

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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 site covers how are GMOs made, how they are regulated, and food safety as well as other…

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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 of iron and zinc. A biofortified cassava developed by researcher Narayanan Narayanan…

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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 farmers. The cowpea is genetically engineered to resist Maruca…

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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. Many others have adopted a gluten-free diet for various reasons. A scientist can use…

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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 public is probably less aware of the possibilities to use biotechnology to save trees…