Squaring the genetically modified crop circle

CONTROVERSY over genetically modified wheat is building to what seems likely to be confrontation in the UK on 27 May. On that day, the anti-GM group Take Back the Flour has called for protesters to gather 30 minutes from London at the site of field trials, and to “decontaminate” the area by destroying the crop. Researchers involved with the trials have responded with an open letter and video appeal to the protesters, urging restraint.

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