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Viewpoint: Here’s how geneteically engineered fruits and vegertables will soon emerge as a grocery store ‘selling point rather than a scare tactic’

Fruits and veggies are nature’s gift to humanity. Chock full of vitamins, delicious and colorful, they deserve a starring role ...
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The radical conservative case for genetic enhancement

The conclusion of the sexual revolution is about to be written ...
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GLP podcast: GE crops have lived up to the hype; Growing ‘mini’ organs from stem cells; How do we solve right-wing vaccine hesitancy?

Genetically engineered crops are nearly three decades olds at this point. What impacts have they had on agriculture over those ...
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What is ‘carbon farming’ and could it provide a path to a more sustainable agricultural future?

As the effects of climate change intensify and paths for limiting global warming narrow, politicians, media and environmental advocates have rallied behind ...
Power of placebo: Here is how the ‘belief effect’ influences our views on nutrition, pain and mental health

Power of placebo: Here is how the ‘belief effect’ influences our views on nutrition, pain and mental health

There is a fascinating interplay between the power of belief and its profound impact on our corporeal health and nutrition ...
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Uruguay joins gene-editing nations, revamps CRISPR crop approval process

The ministries of Environment and Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries will work together in the analysis of the New Genetic Improvement ...
Did you hear the story about the GMO that nearly destroyed the world?

Did you hear the story about the GMO that nearly destroyed the world?

An old myth has resurfaced that a GMO almost destroyed all life on Earth — but what's the real story? ...
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Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen Deception: No, your fruit and vegetables are not ‘soaked’ with pesticides

Kevin Folta | Genetic Literacy Project | 
In supermarket conversations (and yes, I do have them) people are scared to death about their fruits and vegetables. I ...
Curious what chickens cluck about? AI is decoding the language of poultry

Curious what chickens cluck about? AI is decoding the language of poultry

Understanding chickens' vocalizations can transform our approach to poultry farming, enhancing their welfare and quality of life ...
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GLP podcast: Why some deaf people oppose curing deafness; The dark side of embryo screening; Should states ban lab-grown meat?

Groundbreaking gene therapies for deafness are coming online, but they're opposed by a surprising group of people—a subset of the ...
Viewpoint: Seed patent controversy — ‘Does intellectual property in agriculture drive up costs for farmers and restrict access?’ Here are the numbers

Viewpoint: Seed patent controversy — ‘Does intellectual property in agriculture drive up costs for farmers and restrict access?’ Here are the numbers

Peter Button | Genetic Literacy Project | 
Among the many misconceptions about modern agriculture, perhaps one of the most pervasive surrounds the role of intellectual property (IP) ...
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Parents’ Bill of Rights: Vaccine wars heat up in states allowing exemptions for schoolchildren

Amy Maxmen | Genetic Literacy Project | 
Gayle Borne has fostered more than 300 children in Springfield, Tennessee. She’s cared for kids who have rarely seen a ...
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CRISPR gene editing applications are expanding dramatically in agriculture. Here are the latest advances

In the past decade, after the release of CRISPR-Cas9 as a genome-editing tool, it has revolutionized biological research. CRISPR and ...
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Global ‘longevity hotspots’: What’s the secret of these blue zones?

Ageing is an inevitable part of life, which may explain our strong fascination with the quest for longevity. The allure of eternal youth drives a multi-billion ...
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Tales from the front lines in the ‘vaccine wars’: Review of Peter Hotez’s Book, ‘The Deadly Rise of Anti-Science’

“If I don’t write this or stand up for vaccines, then who will?” That is what motivates the activism of ...
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GLP podcast: Oops — heirloom seed company markets GM tomato; Anti-biotech movement in retreat; Bill Gates does more harm than good?

An heirloom seed company that prides itself on selling GMO-free products mistakenly put a genetically engineered tomato on the cover ...
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Bangladesh greenlights gene editing to ‘meet the needs of farmers and consumers’

The Agriculture & Food Systems Institute (AFSI), under the auspices of the South Asia Biosafety Program (SABP) and in collaboration ...
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Costa Rica revises its biotechnology regulations, dropping restrictions on gene editing and other New Breeding Techniques

USDA | Genetic Literacy Project | 
Industry experts say a November 11, 2023, update to the Costa Rican biotechnology regulatory framework facilitates utilization of innovative biotechnologies ...
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Treating tinnitus: FDA approves first device to reduce ear ringing

Tinnitus is a perceived sound that only you can hear. It might be a ringing, buzz, or tone. It arises ...
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Viewpoint: ‘Regulatory vigilantes’ — How former government scientists who are now high-paid ‘expert witnesses’ for predatory law firms use mass tort litigation to sidestep science

David Zaruk | Genetic Literacy Project | 
Regulatory risk management process allowed policymakers to govern over the last 60 years of technological and industrial development ...
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Viewpoint: Do you believe in magic? Many nutritional supplements are impure, ineffective, unsafe — and unregulated. That needs to change

Herbal dietary supplements (also known as nutritional supplements, but correctly called botanicals), once dismissed as hippie fare, are now widely ...
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Genetic embryo screening for health issues and IQ inch closer to reality. Here’s a primer on what you can expect

The world of IVF has introduced a host of ethical quandaries. For now, Alabamians will be spared grappling the latest, ...
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Addiction rewires the brain on a genetic level. As we learn more, new avenues for treatment come into focus

Karla Kaun | Genetic Literacy Project | 
Addictive substances like alcohol and drugs can overwhelm the natural reward pathways in your brain, resulting in reduced impulse control ...
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GLP podcast: AAP refuses to print rebuttal to anti-GMO study; Billion-dollar anti-pesticide ‘money grab’; Ultra-processed food won’t make you obese?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published a spurious attack on GM crops and pesticides, then reneged on its commitment ...
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False dawn or new dawn for genetically engineered crops in the European Union?

It's going to be a long and difficult journey before the fate of the European crop biotechnology reform bill passed ...
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How gene editing could rescue virus-devastated global papaya crop

Plant viruses are formidable adversaries when it comes to producing high yielding crops, causing significant harm to global agriculture, and ...
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