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China’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Purged by Disciplinary Watchdog
The dismissed minister had promoted genetically modified crops and ‘rural enforcement’
Genetically Modified Fish to Hit Store Shelves in US End of Next Year
GM opponents are warning that not only do the fish pose environmental risks, but it won’t be labeled so consumers won’t even know if they are buying it.
Florida Considers Releasing Genetically Modified Mosquitoes in The Keys (Video)
Florida is considering releasing a genetically modified mosquito to control the population of a variety that has been linked to two deadly diseases.
How Private Funding Influences GMO Research
Most of the debate around genetically modified (GM) foods in Australia has focused on health and nutrition, or the potential impact on the agricultural industry. There has been less attention to the role of private, profit-driven investment in shaping GM and biotechnology.
New York Is Central in Modified-Food Label Debate
Agricultural, food, and beverage companies have spent millions of dollars to defeat legislation in New York state that would require labels on food containing ingredients from genetically modified crops, highlighting the state’s key role in the debate about what Americans should know about the products they consume.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to Be Released in Panama This Weekend
Genetically modified mosquitoes: what are the benefits? Risks?
