What is GMO? 6 Most Common Genetically Modified Foods
Some of these foods sold at supermarkets also carry labels clearly indicating that they have been genetically modified. Here are six most common genetically modified foods that you may find at superstores.
The hot debate about genetically modified foods
Genetically modified foods have been around for years, but most Americans have no idea if they are eating them. The Food and Drug Administration says they don't need to be labeled. But in the first ...
Key Points in the Genetically Modified Food Debate
One of the biggest stumbling blocks to securing a massive free trade agreement between the United States and Europe is a sharp disagreement on genetically modified foods. Much of the corn, soybean, sugar beets and ...
Majority of Americans Support Labeling Genetically Modified Foods
A large majority of Americans support labeling of genetically modified foods, whether they care about eating them or not.
Genetically Modified Mustard Cultivation Faces Stiff Protest
Activist forum, GM-Free Bengal, has opposed purported government efforts to approve genetically modified mustard for commercial cultivation.
GM Mustard Would be Disastrous For India's Agricultural Independence
Noted molecular biologist Pushpa M. Bhargava on Saturday said the commercial cultivation of Genetically Modified (GM) mustard would be "disastrous" as it would eventually open the doors for multinational corporations to control India's agriculture.
Zero-Tolerance For Genetically Modified Rice: China
Recently, the Hubei province in China came under the scanner for illegally selling genetically modified rice. China has banned the growth of genetically modified crops especially rice and wheat which is a staple in their ...
Top French Court Lifts Ban on Growing Monsanto GM Corn
France's top administrative court on Thursday threw out a government ban on US agro-chemicals giant Monsanto from growing a type of genetically modified corn.A moratorium on MON810 corn -- one of just two types of ...
Genetically engineered meat could become a reality
The Obama administration has stalled for more than four years on deciding whether to approve a fast-growing salmon that would be the first genetically modified animal approved for human consumption.During that time, opponents of the ...
World Food Prize Goes to Three Biotech Scientists
This year's World Food Prize is going to a Belgian scientist and two researchers in the United States for their innovations that brought the world genetically modified crops.The prize organizers say the technology that allows ...
