Food & Ag Features
The GLP explores the role of genetic engineering in food production and the polarized debate surrounding it. We highlight the work of our own writers, as well as that of contributors from around the Web. The GLP does not take a position on genetics-related issues; any opinions expressed belong to the authors.
Categories include:
- Chemicals and pesticides
- Organics
- Conventional crops
- New breeding technologies
- Animal biotechnology
- Food systems
- Sustainability
- Regulations
- Politics
- Ideology
Activists should be protesting overuse of antibiotics, not GMOs
Antibiotic resistant bacteria is growing steadily more problematic around the the world, yet activists continue to protest against GMOs rather ...
How glow-in-the-dark jellyfish revolutionized plant biology
In the 1960s, scientists discovered a jellyfish that could emit its own light. 30 years later, this bioluminescence has changed ...
Should there be more marijuana genome projects?
The momentum for legalizing marijuana in the United States has been picking up steam in recent years, with nearly half ...
GMO safety study consensus war; GENERA to the rescue
The global discussion of genetically engineered crops has been heating up. Are they safe to eat? Do they harm the ...
To build trust, scientists should be fighting for transparency, not against labels
Fighting labeling laws decreases public trust in genetic engineering, so scientists instead should work towards better transparency and improving public ...
Food companies should reject anti-science claims and stand up for GMOs
Junk science is stalling important innovations in biotechnology, forcing companies to fold under intense pressure from anti-GMO activists ...
Left disappointed that Obama has kept low profile on GM foods
When then-Senator Obama showed his support for labeling foods in 2007, activists were confident about a future of labeled foods ...
Do GMOs promote soil conservation?
Due to the lack of conclusive data, no one can say for sure if herbicide-tolerant crops have really reduced the ...
Michael Pollan as GMO ‘denialist’ dupes credulous New York Times
As one of the world’s most influential journalists, Michael Pollan has the ability to shape public opinion. But by twisting ...
Anti-GMO groups target food retailers in fight against GM salmon
Activists against GM salmon are hoping that if they advise enough of their fellow consumers against the product, national grocery ...
UK farmers say European Union’s GMO ban turns them into victims
UK farmer expresses worries over EU's ban on GM crops, stressing that politics is holding farmers back from the promise ...
New Washington Post food columnist addresses GMOs, challenges health fears
The debut article for the new Washington Post food column "Unearthed," this narrative begins a critical yet seemingly objective, fact-based ...
Borlaug: Biotech a necessary tool for increasing food security
Norman Borlaug's granddaughter explains why scientists must find better ways to make GMOs resonate with people in wake of negative ...
Opponents of GM crops like Golden Rice are ‘wicked’, says UK Environment Secretary, setting off tempest
UK Environmental Secretary's harsh words against anti-GMO activists starts a firestorm of discussion, renewing the debate over Golden Rice ...
Something fishy: GM salmon in purgatory as EPA drags feet on approval
Despite the safety of GM salmon, common misconceptions still fuel fear among grocers and consumers ...
Unless blocked by GMO opponents, biotechnology could save the American Chestnut
A team of researchers at SUNY-ESF have developed the first American chestnut tree that is resistant to the devastating blight ...
Personal values not science drive views on GM foods
Because individual values dictate the attitudes with which we approach GM food, scientists should frame their messages to align with ...
Behind the science of GMOs lies human achievement
The debate around GMOs seems to miss an important point - that the technology was born from scientific investigation, not ...
Study demonstrates net environmental benefit of GM crops
Touting the environmental friendliness of insect-resistant, GM crops — demonstrated in a new study on Bt corn -- may be a ...
With 2000+ global studies affirming safety, GM foods among most analyzed subjects in science
Anti-GMO activists can no longer claim that there is no independent research of GMOs. There are now more than 2,000 ...
EU’s anti-GMO stance reflects food security politics, not health concerns
Many people mistakenly believe that the EU bans GMOs because of safety concerns, but really the ban has more to ...
How the ‘Poison Potato’ impacted the GMO debate
The Lenape potato, first bred for potato chip production, has played a big role in shaping the USDA policy towards ...
Conspiracy theorists are more likely to distrust vaccines, GMOs
If you believe in one conspiracy theory, like that the NASA moon landing was fake, you're likely to hold anti-scientific ...
Adopting biotechnology to save cassava crops in Tanzania
In a recent interview with Nyinondi Philbert, a leader in Tanzanian agriculture, an IPP Media reporter learns about the important ...
Do-it-yourself biotechnology could reduce fear of GMOs
Removing the "unknown" factor from biotechnology with citizen science and DIY projects could increase acceptance of GMOs ...
Activist-scientists slam biotech under UN banner
Organic activists have released a statement about the need to switch to a system that recognizes farmers as both producers ...
For farmers, GMOs may not be as valuable as perceived
Grist's Johnson does a microanalysis of the benefits of GMOs by interviewing individual farmers, finding that the technology may not ...
