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Will a non-browing GM apple irreparably hurt the fruit’s image?

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The non-browning Arctic Apple should appeal to consumers and food service companies, but will this benefit also make the GM ...
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GM halo effect: Can GM crops protect conventional and organic farming?

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GM papaya in Hawaii is one of numerous examples of the so-called "halo effect"-- the sustainable benefits conferred on organic ...
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GM salmon could double world production, if ‘Frankenfish’ fears don’t halt progress

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A new type of Atlantic salmon, engineered by biotech firm AquaBounty Technologies, could double world production of the fish. But ...
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Does reading a novel physically change your brain?

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According to a new study, reading a book can physically alter a person's brain. But it seems the researchers might ...
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In hyped claim organic milk is healthier, activist science meets bungled reporting

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Last week, the web erupted after organic researcher Charles Benbrook promoted a new study as the long-awaited proof of the ...
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Debate over ‘selfish gene’ theory heats up

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A recent article by science writer David Dobbs argued for the need to revise the “selfish gene” theory, prompting a ...
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FDA action against 23andMe reveals importance of communication in regulatory process

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The FDA’s halt of 23andMe’s DNA test kits has raised ethical and legal questions. But as new details emerge, it ...
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FDA halt of 23andMe test kit could stall progress in personal genomics

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This week, the FDA ordered genetic testing company 23andMe to stop selling its personalized DNA test kits. How will this ...
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Do the benefits of synthetic biology outweigh the risks?

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In 2010, scientists created the world’s first synthetic life form. With this staggering achievement came the inevitable ethical and philosophical ...
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Genetic modification may help tobacco find new life as health savior and biofuels source

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For decades, tobacco has been maligned as a source of diseases. But in recent years, scientists using genetic modification have ...
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Engineered mice show jet lag could become a thing of the past

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Scientists have discovered a genetic mechanism that regulates the effects of jet lag. While a cure for the disorder is ...
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Unless blocked by GMO opponents, biotechnology could save the American Chestnut

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A team of researchers at SUNY-ESF have developed the first American chestnut tree that is resistant to the devastating blight ...
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Myriad attempt to block expansion of breast cancer screening tests hinges on ethical, legal questions

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In June, the Supreme Court ruled that genes could not be patented, opening the door for companies to offer alternatives ...
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DNA testing could prove valuable tool for identifying viral infections, including MERS

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New research shows that genetic testing can be used for quick and highly accurate results in testing for viral infections, ...
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Is creative ability determined by our DNA?

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Is creativity something we're born with or something that we learn? New research suggests that a person's creative ability is ...
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Researchers extend human epigenomic map, possibilities of personalized medicine

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Harvard University scientists have extended our knowledge of human epigenomics, which could lead to a breakthrough in personalized medicine and ...
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Michael Pollan and Amy Harmon discuss GMO controversy

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Columbia Journalism Review reporter Alexis Sobel Fitts got Michael Pollan to open up for the first time about the recent ...
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Regulation gaps a double-edged sword for GM foods

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Scientists and entrepreneurs have found some gaps in regulatory pathways that allow them to get their GM products to market ...
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Wine Spectator article outlines how GMOs might help wine industry

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GMOs might help protect the wine industry from mildew and other problems ...
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GMO labeling proponents now fighting their own labeling legislation on supplements

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Citizens for Health, a lobby group for the dietary supplement industry and one of the chief proponents behind the GMO ...
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