Top news of the week: 04.01.2022.
Food And Agriculture
Viewpoint: ‘Lower food prices, limiting exposure to toxins, fewer diseases in crops.’ These are the advances missed by countries that reject GM...
Two new papers aim to quantify the social welfare and economic costs that countries inflict upon themselves by restricting the use of biotechnology in
Meet The Indian Researcher Helping To Solve The Deadly Aflatoxin Puzzle
Indian agricultural scientist Pooja Bhatnagar-Mathur may hold the key to solving a major public health crisis, by using biotechnology to develop groundnut crops resistant to infection by a ...
The USDA’s new labeling for genetically modified foods goes into effect Jan. 1. Here’s what you need to know.
The goal was to get rid of the patchwork of different labels for foods and ingredients that have been scientifically tinkered with. However, the move also puts a greater burden on consumers ...
5 reasons why the GMO debate is over
Though we still hear some moaning and groaning about GMOs — genetically modified organisms — it primarily comes from a small and very vocal group. Most
New Study Suggests Those Extremely Opposed to GMOs Know the Least About GMOs
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can provide real solutions to some of our most pressing challenges. For example, with GMOs, we can: Increase productivity in agriculture, helping ...
Here's everything you need to know about USDA’s National Bioengineered (BE) Food Disclosure Standard
In Decemeber of 2018, the USDA's GMO (bioengineered, or BE) labeling standard went into effect. Here's everything you need to know about it. Really, everything.
The 5 Biggest Biotech Trends In 2022
Biotech is evolving rapidly and is becoming one of today’s most important technology areas. In 2022, we will see many new developments and advances. Here are some of the trends that will ...
Five reasons to be optimistic about the future of genome editing
As the public looked to scientists to help them understand COVID-19 and deliver effective vaccines, they began looking more favorably upon a powerful tool known as genome editing.