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More transparency demanded for gene-edited crops
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Researchers say industry, NGOs and academics must work together to provide basic information on how gene-edited crops are modified
EcoHealth Alliance orchestrated key scientists’ statement on “natural origin” of SARS-CoV-2
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New revelations show lead investigator into origins of virus spearheaded attacks on possibility of a lab leak. Comment by Jonathan Matthews
The myth of a food crisis – new paper
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There is no global shortage of food, there is a glut, even under any plausible future population scenario, writes Dr Jonathan Latham
Bayer lobbying "very strongly" to change EU's GMO regulations to exempt gene editing
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Bayer executive misleads with false claims
Gene-edited and other GM crops "highly unlikely" to make food system more sustainable
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New review details failures of first-generation GM crops, points to unintended effects of new GM. Report by Claire Robinson
Genetic engineering still failing to increase crop yields
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Troll-spawned myths crumble to dust under scrutiny. Report: Claire Robinson
When hidden GMOs can't hide any more
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First open source detection test for a gene-edited crop and what it means for us – register for webinar
GM Bt cotton has failed in India – new study
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Researchers find GM Bt cotton leads to stagnant yields, high costs, increased insecticide use, low farmer incomes and farmer suicides
New paper highlights "collateral damage in genome editing"
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Gene editing technology remains unpredictable, say researchers
Lawyer wades into row over Cibus's gene-edited canola
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Commission must enforce EU law on GMOs
No appetite for changing EU's GMO laws to exempt gene editing?
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Support for GM crops is declining among member states
Over 2,000 studies and journal publications document risks and harms from GMOs and related pesticides
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New database launched
Toxic compounds in glyphosate-free herbicides
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Heavy metals and carcinogens found in supposedly less toxic herbicide formulations – Claire Robinson reports
Destructive monocultures turned insect into serious pest
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Resurgence of corn rootworm shows solution lies in agroecology, not GM
UK-US trade deal: Groups demand ban on chlorinated chicken – but are silent on GM
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Even the Jamie Oliver-backed campaign Biteback2030 is avoiding the GM word – why?
Pesticide mixtures harm health even when each pesticide is present at "safe" levels
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New study challenges regulatory assumptions and practices. Report by Claire Robinson
Bt cotton in India is a GMO template for a "monumental irreversible catastrophe"
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by Colin Todhunter
Scientists outraged by Peter Daszak leading enquiry into possible Covid lab leak
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Lead investigator is considered one of the most conflicted and unreliable voices on the issue. Jonathan Matthews reports
Company claims first commercial gene-edited crop wasn't gene-edited after all
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Cibus now claims product of “precision” gene editing was a chance occurrence. Report by Claire Robinson
Why the UK could end up deploying risky gene drives while ignoring natural biological control
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“First they cloned Dolly the sheep. Now they’re targeting grey squirrels”. Report: Jonathan Matthews
How power shaped the "success story" of genetically modified cotton in Burkina Faso
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By Jessie Luna, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Colorado State University, and Brian Dowd-Uribe, Associate Professor, International Studies Department, University of San Francisco
First open source detection test for a gene-edited GM crop
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"We have developed this test because authorities have failed to do so" – German association Food without Genetic Engineering (VLOG)
Ecological pest control fortifies agricultural growth in Asia–Pacific economies
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Biological control has helped regulate invasive pest threats in key food crops such as banana, breadfruit and coconut
International scientists highlight failure of GM Bt cotton in India
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Evidence presented in webinar shows Bt cotton has failed to deliver on yields and pest protection, concludes agroecology is the way forward