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Jul 7, 2023 · Scientists had once hoped that Europe would regulate gene editing more lightly than traditional genetic engineering techniques. But in 2018 the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that gene editing falls under the law covering transgenic plants. The next year the European Council asked the Commission to study the issue.
Jan 16, 2017 · Furthermore, widespread adoption of these potatoes could reduce annual CO 2 emissions by 146 million pounds (the equivalent of taking 14,000 cars off the road).
Food scientists employ their knowledge of chemistry, microbiology, and engineering to investigate the properties of ingredients, assess the impact of processing methods, and enhance the overall quality of food products. Their role involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and interpreting results to understand the chemical, physical, and ...
GMOs can provide added nutritional value to food. For example, golden rice is a GMO that was created to carry extra vitamin A in it, in order to prevent diseases caused by its deficiency. Image credit: Golden Rice grain (right) compared to white rice grain (left) from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), [CC-by-2.0]
Feb 15, 2024 · Chlormequat was detected in 77 of 96, or 80% of all urine samples. Detection frequencies were higher in 2023 samples compared to 2017 and 2018 to 2022 samples with 16 of 23, or 69%, 17 of 23, or ...
Died: May 15, 1786. Eva Ekeblad was a Swedish countess, agronomist, salon hostess, and scientist. In 1746, she discovered a method to make flour and alcohol from potatoes which earned her popularity. Her discovery made her the first female inductee of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1748. Recommended Lists:
Oct 12, 2018 · Last updated October 12, 2018. Cornucopia’s Take: Caius Rommens, PhD spent his career in bioengineering with Monsanto and JR Simplot. Encouraged by other industry scientists and the companies he worked for, he is responsible for the GMO traits in potatoes that have made it quietly to the market. In the article below, Rommens reflects on his ...
