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WELLINGTON, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Farmers in the United States and Canada who use genetically modified (GM) seeds have lower crop yields and use more chemicals than Western European farmers who grow non-GM

STOCKHOLMâThe restrictive stance of the European Union on genetically modified organisms - 105 Minutes ago

STOCKHOLM—The restrictive stance of the European Union on genetically modified organisms (GMO) has frustrated major corporations and some scientists. But there are signs that European politicians might

EMA releases guidance on using transgenic animals as source for therapeutic proteins - 2 Hours ago

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has released advice on how to ensure transgenic animals safely and reliably yield therapeutic proteins for pharmaceutical manufacturers. The European Union (EU) body’s

Odd-looking transgenic animals - 3 Hours ago

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Secret composition of pesticides is a scientific shame - 10 Hours ago

EXCERPTS: “Given that pesticides have long-term effects on human beings, why not evaluate those long term effects? Before us, nobody carried out this type of research,” said Gilles-Eric Séralini. ...

Non-GM farming outcompetes GM - Q&A with study authors - 10 Hours ago

NOTE: A new study shows that GM farming as practiced in the US is being left behind by the mostly non-GM farming practiced in Europe. GMOs are lowering yields and increasing pesticide use in North American

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Lower yields for GM crops - 10 Hours ago

GENETICALLY modified crops have lower yields than non-GM crops according to a new research paper published today. The peer-reviewed International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability corroborates

Transgenic Tobacco Overexpressing Tea cDNA Encoding Dihydroflavonol 4-Reductase - 12 Hours ago

by Vinay Kumar, Gireesh Nadda, Sanjay Kumar, Sudesh Kumar Yadav Flavan-3-ols contribute significantly to flavonoid content of tea (Camellia sinensis L.). Dihydroflavonol 4-reductase (DFR) and anthocyanidin

Researcher says GM a failing biotechnology - 12 Hours ago

(UC) researchers have found that the biotechnologies used in north American staple crop production are lowering yields and increasing pesticide use compared to western Europe. A conspicuous difference

Genetically modified foods for sale in Nigeria by 2015 – Minister - 12 Hours ago

Source – Daily Trust (Nigeria) By Zakariyya Adaramola Date – 17 June 2013 Website – dailytrust.com.ng The Minister of Science and Technology, Prof Ita Ewa, said at the weekend that Genetically

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Chipotle Labels its GMO Ingredients - 11 Hours ago

Chipotle says it's trying to eliminate GMOs, but that it's almost impossible to find reliable sources of corn and soybeans that don't include them A- A A+ Chipotle has become the first fast-food

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More Countries Abandon GM Seeds, Crops In Response to Widespread Public Disapproval - 13 Hours ago

Two more countries have taken a bold stand against genetically-modified organisms (GMOs), according to new reports. The South American nation of Venezuela is currently in the process of crafting legislation

From brownies to chips, try tasty non-GMO treats - 6/17/2013

You may be hearing a lot about GMOs in the news lately as states debate whether or not to pass a law requiring the labeling of foods that contain genetically modified ingredients. My home state of Connecticut

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European non-GM farming outperforms GM - 13 Hours ago

A new study published this week, which compares US and European farms which grow largely genetically modified (GM) and non-GM crops respectively, finds better or equal yield and resilience in European

Nothing wrong with GM foods: ILIVE - 14 Hours ago

This problem arises because farmers are not following the recommendations of scientists and commercial companies . It is the misuse of this technology by a few farmers that is the issue. The Times is

GM a failing biotechnology, researchers say - 14 Hours ago

University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have found that the biotechnologies used in North American staple crop production are lowering yields and increasing pesticide use compared to Western Europe.

GM a failing technology in modern agro-ecosystems - study - 14 Hours ago

1. GM a failing biotechnology in modern agro-ecosystems 2. Sustainability and innovation in staple crop production in the US Midwest - the paper NOTE: A groundbreaking paper, “Sustainability and innovation

GMO labeling bill passes Maine House - 17 Hours ago

Maine is the next state to introduce legislation that would require genetically modified food to be labeled in the state. Maine’s House passed a bill, LD 718, on Tuesday, that would require GM foods

WTO policy on GMO food fuels fears in Russia - 22 Hours ago

NOTE: The article below reports growing concern about GMOs among the Russian public and some scientists since Russia joined the World Trade Organization (WTO). That's understandable. But there's also

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