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@GeneticLiteracy shared
On Sep 21, 2022
Proponents of mandatory labeling of foods containing or derived from genetically modified (GM) crops have long claimed that their primary goal is to allow shoppers to make informed decisions. Graham Brookes https://t.co/7HWhnwM1Lc
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Viewpoint: Mandatory labeling of crop biotechnology-derived foods is a failed regulatory policy. Here’s why

Viewpoint: Mandatory labeling of crop biotechnology-derived foods is a failed regulatory policy. Here’s why

Proponents of mandatory labeling of foods containing or derived from genetically modified (GM) crops have long claimed that their primary objective is to facilitate informed consumer choice.

@GeneticLiteracy shared
On Sep 20, 2022
The Executive Order issued by President Biden aims to "coordinate a whole-of-government approach to advancing biotechnology and biomanufacturing toward innovative solutions." Val Giddings https://t.co/oXKYD9Hhrx
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Viewpoint: Bureacucracy building or real research and regulatory reform — Can Biden turn a proclamation to spur biotechnology innovation in health, energy and agriculture into actionable projects?

Viewpoint: Bureacucracy building or real research and regulatory reform — Can Biden turn a proclamation to spur biotechnology innovation in health, energy and agriculture into actionable projects?

President Biden has published an “Executive Order on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy.” The aim is “to ...

@BioBeef shared
On Sep 23, 2022
RT @prometheusgreen: Nigerian scientist says GM crops in country’s best interest https://t.co/TnJ3jbtF5W ignorance shouldn’t be an excuse to demonize a technology that has the potential to solve food security issues
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GMOs Are In Our Best Interest

GMOs Are In Our Best Interest

Dr. Ekerette Ekerette The world’s population is currently surging and projections are that, by 2050, the present human population of over 7 billion will hit 9 billion. The question that ...

@gmopundit shared
On Sep 22, 2022
RT @prometheusgreen: The trouble with King Charles’s unorthodox, radical farming views https://t.co/vB89GRUI9k Vandana Shiva's influence on King Charles have led to his views "stand[ing] in contrast with the UK Parliament’s priorities" on issues like gene editing
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The trouble with King Charles’ unorthodox views on modern farming

The trouble with King Charles’ unorthodox views on modern farming

For decades, his views on farming have been misguided.

@prometheusgreen shared
On Sep 22, 2022
Experts urging international agreements on gene editing policies https://t.co/Zcz9J70M5E diplomatic solutions needed to harmonize international regs on gene editing; Australia, Japan & India have well-developed regulatory systems for GM products; Taiwan has conservative stance
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Perspectives on Gene Editing Policies in the Asia Pacific

Perspectives on Gene Editing Policies in the Asia Pacific

Which countries in the Asia Pacific have established gene editing policies? Is it possible to harmonize regulations on gene editing? These are some questions tackled by over 60 participants ...

@prometheusgreen shared
On Sep 20, 2022
GHANA: Three Ghanaian journalists win OFAB media awards https://t.co/d4t4zYJukc Benedicta Gyimaah Folley (Ghanaian Times); Gloria Anderson (GTV), and Joyce Gyekye (Radio Ghana) won awards for dedication to science reporting, particularly on emerging technologies in agriculture
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3 female Ghanaian journalists win agric awards

3 female Ghanaian journalists win agric awards

Three Ghanaian female journalists were on last Friday honoured in the Open Forum Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) media awards for their dedication to science reporting, particularly on ...

@prometheusgreen shared
On Sep 23, 2022
Malawi joined countries planting GM cotton https://t.co/whb17ay77M 20,000 Malawian farmers planted BT cotton seed last season, joining Kenya, Cameroon, Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan and Ethiopia as GM cotton cultivators
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Malawi, biotechnology’s warm embrace

Malawi, biotechnology’s warm embrace

RAKING IN ENOUGH MONEY—Funsani By Imam Wali: Malawi has joined countries that have adopted the cultivation of genetically modified cotton seed varieties. Countries that have embraced new ...

@GeneticLiteracy shared
On Sep 22, 2022
The benefits of biotechnology are numerous, ranging from more productive plants to more enriched foods. CRISPR technology represents the next step in this revolution. @muyinteresante https://t.co/fMqoeArxLs
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Viewpoint: CRISPR could bring about a sustainability and productivity revolution in food and farming

Viewpoint: CRISPR could bring about a sustainability and productivity revolution in food and farming

Technological advances can reach far beyond robotics, automation, sensors, or the predictive and analytical capabilities of artificial intelligence. In a way, the use of transgenic ...

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