Stephen Chen
Genetic differences distinguish closely related northern Chinese, Korean and Japanese populations
Researchers at China’s top forensic academy in Beijing say they have found genetic differences between three ethnic groups in East ...
Black market GM cotton seeds flood Chinese market, cutting pesticide use and boosting yields
China is one of the world’s top cotton producers partly because of a widespread sowing of banned seeds, according to ...
Rice production could increase 33% with GM super-sized grains
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion, and analysis. A newly discovered gene ...
China develops non-GMO vitamin enhanced “golden scallop” that could address malnutrition
Chinese scientists have developed the world's first golden scallop in what they say could be a major advancement in reducing ...
Genetically modified rice could help address China’s smog problems
Chinese scientists have found a way to change the genetic make-up of a popular species of rice, a move they ...
China extends permits on GM rice and corn research
The government has renewed permits allowing scientists to grow three varieties of genetically modified rice and corn in China, more ...
China must switch to growing GM food before it’s too late
A leading agricultural scientist's unusually frank endorsement of growing genetically modified food has reignited a debate over whether the country ...