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22 hours ago · EAST LANSING, Mich. — A new genetically engineered potato developed by Michigan State University potato breeder Dave Douches has been granted exemption from the biotechnology regulations placed on genetically modified products by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS).
1 day ago · The Kal91.3 potato has been found to have lower acrylamide levels. Pic: GettyImages/Michael Abramov Related tags genetically engineered Potato Acrylamide formation Sucrose Potato chips
2 days ago · GE crops refer to those that have been genetically modified using genetic tools to add or alter single gene sequences. In the US, 14 food products fall under this category. They are created to confer a benefit to the crop itself, to the farmers/producers, to the consumers, to the environment, or all of the above:
1 day ago · Douches evaluated the Kal91.3 potato’s agronomic traits from 2016 to 2023 and discovered that it had good size, shape, and specific gravity – the measurement of starch content compared to water in the potato. Historically, many farmers have stored chipping potatoes at or around 50 F to avoid vacuolar acid invertase from responding to cooler ...
May 15, 2024 · To investigate the potential impact of more widespread adoption of food irradiation, CDC analyzed a decade (2009–2020) of U.S. foodborne illness outbreak data for four significant foodborne pathogens, and found 155 outbreaks linked to irradiation-eligible foods that had not been irradiated.
May 22, 2024 · Biotech companies employ various techniques to modify plant genetics, including gene splicing and CRISPR-Cas9. Although various food and health authorities consider them safe, GMOs, like genetically modified foods, may not be completely safe, as they are associated with health risks like allergic reactions, antibiotic resistance, and toxicity.
May 18, 2024 · Genetically modified foods are more common than you might think, often hidden in plain sight on our plates. While some people are wary of GMOs, others appreciate the benefits they bring to farming and food production. Here’s a list of everyday foods that have been genetically tweaked, along with a brief explanation of why they were modified.
