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May 17, 2018 · In the years since, as many as a quarter of European universities have shut down their GMO research programs, some due to a loss of funding and others because scientists are leaving the GMO sphere, tired of the backlash and criticism. My first experience of the intensity of anti-GMO belief occurred during a public panel discussion about ...
Dec 5, 2017 · The potato, created in a lab in Italy and studied at Ohio State University, is the most recent staple crop to be genetically transformed into a colorful superfood, joining such creations as ...
Soy. GMO soybeans have been on the market for 25 years and are now the most widely grown genetically modified crop in the world. GMO soybeans are a useful crop for the farmer and the consumer. From the consumer side, soybean or soy byproducts are used in foods, animal feed, and the production of crayons, lubricants, and even biodiesel.
A GMO (genetically modified organism) is a plant, animal, or microorganism that has had its genetic material (DNA) changed using technology that generally involves the specific modification of DNA ...
Aug 26, 2015 · Dr. Pustazai’s curriculum vitae is what afforded him a $3 million grant by the UK government to study GMOs. Dr. Pustazai was possibly the first, if not a primary scientist to point out that GM food was not at all substantially equivalent to non-GM foods. He also pointed out that the testing procedures employed by the UK, and incidentally ...
Jan 13, 2015 · New GMO potatoes called Innate russet Burbanks have been bred not to bruise as easily as these. Dan Charles/NPR. On the face of it, the new potato varieties called "Innate" seem attractive. If you ...
Jan 27, 2015 · Dr. Thierry Vrain, a former soil biologist and genetic scientist, worked for Agriculture Canada for 30 years. He was once the designated spokesperson to assure the Canadian public of the safety of GMO crops. Since retiring 12 years ago from Agriculture Canada, Dr. Vrain is now an advocate for organic farming, and warning others of the dangers ...
