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6 days ago · Food and farming Q&A: The evolving debate about using genetically modified crops in a warming world. Crops that have been “altered” by scientists in a laboratory can be found growing on millions of hectares of farmland around the world. These “genetically modified organisms” (GMOs) are planted extensively across swathes of North and ...
6 days ago · Genetically engineered foods may increase antibiotic resistance in disease-causing bacteria, heightening infection risks. Many contain "antibiotic resistance markers" to confirm genetic transfers, potentially rendering crucial antibiotics ineffective.
May 9, 2024 · Biden Moves To Strengthen GMO Regulation. GMO reliance threatens clean water, public health, increased sector consolidation. Food System. Washington, DC — On Wednesday, the EPA, FDA and USDA announced a plan to update regulations for biotechnology, including genetically modified foods, also called GMOs.
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May 21, 2024 · There are two primary ways genetically engineered crops could cut carbon emissions. More productive. First, they can be more productive, creating higher yields for farmers and allowing them to ...
3 days ago · Specific concerns include mixing of genetically modified and non-genetically modified products in the food supply, effects of GMOs on the environment, the rigor of the regulatory process, and consolidation of control of the food supply in companies that make and sell GMOs.
May 13, 2024 · A Media Parley On: “The Hidden Dangers Of GMOs And Their Impact On Health And Environment”. In a thought-provoking convergence of minds, a recent media parley brought together journalists, activists, experts, and stakeholders to delve into the contentious realm of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd May ...
1 day ago · genetically modified organism (GMO), organism whose genome has been engineered in the laboratory in order to favour the expression of desired physiological traits or the generation of desired biological products. In conventional livestock production, crop farming, and even pet breeding, it has long been the practice to breed select individuals ...
