Superinsects Are Thriving in This Summer's Drought

Superinsects Are Thriving in This Summer’s Drought

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This summer, a severe drought and genetically modified crops are delivering a one-two punch to US crops. Across the farm country, years of reliance on Monsanto‘s Roundup Ready corn and soy seeds—engineered for resistance to Monsanto’s Roundup [...]

Breakthrough: New technology eliminates plant toxins

Breakthrough: New technology eliminates plant toxins

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Plants produce toxins to defend themselves against potential enemies, from herbivorous pests to diseases. Oilseed rape plants produce glucosinolates to serve this purpose. However, due to the content of glucosinolates, farmers can only use limited [...]

Genetic Engineers Explain Why Genetically Modified Food Is Dangerous

Genetic Engineers Explain Why Genetically Modified Food Is Dangerous

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When the scientists who know best are worried, it’s time to start paying attention. In the debate over genetically modified food, it often seems that one side is painted as pro-science (the GMO advocates), while [...]