Researchers are turbo-charging rice to end malnutrition. But there’s a catch
Rice is a staple crop for billions of people on Earth. Soon, it may get even better.
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Genetically modified grass saves soils destroyed by military target practice
GMOs to the rescue!
GMO plants with algae grow more and need less water
Better photosynthesis and water efficiency means more food for everybody.
Those who oppose GMO’s know the least about them — but believe they know more than experts
When researchers asked 500 Americans how they feel about foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the results were even ...
GMO rice may hold the key to fighting HIV on the cheap
The grains can be made into a paste containing anti-HIV proteins.
Scientists engineer crop that uses 25% less water without compromising yield
It could make food crops more resilient to droughts.
Are GMOs bad? Science says they’re safe
The scientific consensus says GMOs are safe but public opinion remains polarized.
New ‘Golden’ Potato packed with Vitamin A and E could fight malnutrition in developing nations
A new GMO crop could help millions with micronutrient deficiencies.
The U.S. public doesn’t trust scientists over GMO foods, Pew report says
More like GMOhno!
Canadian Food Agency approves the sale of Simplot’s Innate potato in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CIFA) and Health Canada have approved Simplot's genetically engineered Innate potato for sale throughout the ...
Reactions to FDA approving genetically engineered salmon
A few days ago, the FDA approved the genetic engineering of modified Atlantic salmon variety. This is the first food ...
Yeast chromosome engineered from scratch: creating cretures in a lab
In a huge breakthrough in synthetic biology, scientists at Johns Hopkins University have engineered from scratch a yeast chromosome. This ...
GM ‘hybrid’ fish poses threat to natural populations
A study has shown that genetically modified salmon that breed with wild trout can produce a fast-growing, competitive fish that ...
