GMO Wheat Investigation Closed, But Another One Opens
Investigators from the U.S. Department of Agriculture say they cannot figure out how genetically modified wheat got into an Oregon field. Now GM wheat has been found growing in Montana, too.
View ArticleDebate: Should We Genetically Modify Food?
Many crops we eat today are the product of genetic modifications that happen in a lab, not in nature. Scientists and consumers are divided how cautious we need to be about these foods.
View ArticleGenetically Modified Salmon: Coming To A River Near You?
Scientists are trying to predict what might happen if genetically modified salmon escaped growth facilities. It's a scenario often raised by critics who don't want the FDA to approve sale of the fish.
View ArticleClass-Action Suit Alleges Chipotle's GMO-Free Campaign Is Deceptive
The campaign claims the chain has removed all ingredients made with genetically modified organisms from its menu, with few notable exceptions. A lawsuit says the campaign amounts to false...
View ArticleGenetically Modified Salmon Is Safe To Eat, FDA Says
In a long-awaited ruling, the agency said that a salmon created to grow faster is fit for human consumption. Environmental and food safety groups vow to fight the decision.
View ArticleWill Genetically 'Edited' Food Be Regulated? The Case Of The Mushroom
The U.S. is trying to figure out whether, and how, to regulate crops that have had their genes "edited." One example: a mushroom that doesn't brown when cut. It could be the first of many such...
View ArticleGMOs Are Safe, But Don't Always Deliver On Promises, Top Scientists Say
A new report from the National Academy of Sciences knocked down some pro-GMO claims, such as that they've boosted crop yields, and urged federal agencies to change the way these foods are...
View ArticleSenators Reach Deal On National GMO Labeling Bill
The new bill would require companies to disclose genetically modified ingredients in food products. But critics dislike that this information does not have to appear directly on the food label.(Image...
View ArticleGardeners can now grow a genetically modified purple tomato made with...
The plant gets its color — and a boost in antioxidants — from genes from an edible flower. It's the first time gardeners have been able to grow a GMO crop at home.
View ArticleFood Industry Groups Say They'll Label GMOs, On Their Terms
In an open acknowledgement that many consumers are annoyed that GMO ingredients aren't labeled, a coalition announced Thursday that it does support labeling. But it wants a federal standard to be...
View ArticleGMO Wheat Investigation Closed, But Another One Opens
Investigators from the U.S. Department of Agriculture say they cannot figure out how genetically modified wheat got into an Oregon field. Now GM wheat has been found growing in Montana, too.
View ArticleDebate: Should We Genetically Modify Food?
Many crops we eat today are the product of genetic modifications that happen in a lab, not in nature. Scientists and consumers are divided how cautious we need to be about these foods.
View ArticleGenetically Modified Salmon: Coming To A River Near You?
Scientists are trying to predict what might happen if genetically modified salmon escaped growth facilities. It's a scenario often raised by critics who don't want the FDA to approve sale of the fish.
View ArticleClass-Action Suit Alleges Chipotle's GMO-Free Campaign Is Deceptive
The campaign claims the chain has removed all ingredients made with genetically modified organisms from its menu, with few notable exceptions. A lawsuit says the campaign amounts to false...
View ArticleGenetically Modified Salmon Is Safe To Eat, FDA Says
In a long-awaited ruling, the agency said that a salmon created to grow faster is fit for human consumption. Environmental and food safety groups vow to fight the decision.
View ArticleWill Genetically 'Edited' Food Be Regulated? The Case Of The Mushroom
The U.S. is trying to figure out whether, and how, to regulate crops that have had their genes "edited." One example: a mushroom that doesn't brown when cut. It could be the first of many such crops.
View ArticleGMOs Are Safe, But Don't Always Deliver On Promises, Top Scientists Say
A new report from the National Academy of Sciences knocked down some pro-GMO claims, such as that they've boosted crop yields, and urged federal agencies to change the way these foods are...
View ArticleSenators Reach Deal On National GMO Labeling Bill
The new bill would require companies to disclose genetically modified ingredients in food products. But critics dislike that this information does not have to appear directly on the food label.(Image...
View ArticleGardeners can now grow a genetically modified purple tomato made with...
The plant gets its color — and a boost in antioxidants — from genes from an edible flower. It's the first time gardeners have been able to grow a GMO crop at home.
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