Science Controversies
Industry awaits FDA ruling on ‘generic’ versions of biologically derived drugs
Patents for a huge class of drugs, biologics, derived using biological techniques, will start expiring in the next few years ...
First gene identified with autism
For the very first time, a variation in a gene has been linked to a subtype of autism. While other ...
European scientists boycott Brain Project attempt to fit brain onto computer
The world's largest project to unravel the mysteries of the human brain has been thrown into crisis with more than ...
Doctor argues genetic testing empowers women, should be more available
Several years ago, a new patient booked an appointment with Dr. Jonathan Herman in his Lake Success, NY office. Herman, ...
Smallpox virus found in NIH storage ressurrecting concerns over sample management
Vials of the virus that causes smallpox were found in a National Institutes of Health research building that was unequipped ...
Kids with two mutations in HLA gene much more likely to develop celiac disease
Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) haplotype DR3-DQ2 is associated with dosage-dependent increases in risk for celiac disease autoimmunity and celiac disease ...
Inside look at Jeffrey Smith’s anti-GMO event
A small group of Centre For Inquiry members and University of British Columbia Okanagan professors were in the Okanagan College ...
Japanese scientists find GM cure for flower aging, help bouquets remain fresh for longer
Japanese scientists say they have found a way to slow down the ageing process in flowers by up to a ...
Iowa State expert in food science and human nutrition: No evidence that GMOs are harmful
The question of whether GMOs are safe to eat is one among many that Ruth MacDonald hears a lot of. MacDonald ...
GMOs can be developed to promote soil health and fertility
Biotechnology can be used to improve soil health but that’s not necessarily happening the way it is being used today, ...
Practice does not make perfect: Elite sprinters destroy myth that athletes made, not born
The old adage, hyped by Malcolm Gladwell, that hard work can turn almost anyone into a champion is popular among ...
Some see future of profit in stem cell line banking
About four years ago, Jay Tischfield, the director of RUDCR Infinite Biologics, a long-standing biorepository at Rutgers University, found himself ...
Philippines can become chicken exporter if it adopts high-yielding GM corn
Philippines stands to secure a niche in the global chicken-export market if it can reduce feed prices to global levels ...
Western Australian farmer hailed hero for resisting ‘bullying’ over GM ‘contamination’
Western Australian farmer Michael Baxter has been described as a modern day hero who should be hailed for resisting “the ...
Widespread GM crop adoption created ‘agricultural desert,’ starving honeybees
The life of honeybees in the United States used to be much simpler, but now beekeepers are navigating a gauntlet ...
GM debate distracts from urgent need to address food security and sustainability
Once again, there are calls to reopen the debate on genetically modified (GM) crops. I find these calls frustrating and ...
Oregonian editorial: GMO labeling push ‘stigmatizes products’, sows confusion
The Oregonian, known for its independent and mostly liberal views on policy issues, has come out with an editorial on ...
Video: ‘Journey of a gene’ illustrates science of genetic engineering for consumers
With the ongoing push for labeling and transparency in the production of genetically engineered foods, some consumers want to know, ...
Are older dads genetically risky?
Dad's age at the time of conception increases risk of some genetically linked diseases including autism and schizophrenia. But older ...
Strawberries and lawsuits: Future of favorite fruit hinges on intellectual property
When one of the world's foremost strawberry breeders decided to leave UC Davis, it sparked a controversy culminating in a ...
Infographic: Climate change vs. GMOs: Comparing the independent global scientific consensus
What do the world's top scientists have to say about climate change and GMOs? Why do so many people who ...
Return of iconic American chestnut with help of GE calls for celebration
If the greatest living American were a tree, it would probably be the chestnut. In the first half of the 20th ...
Don’t pick on three-parent IVF: We already create ‘designer’ children
A new type of in-vitro fertilization procedure allows doctors to transfer the mitochondrial DNA from one woman into the egg ...
Cells’ defense systems may play role in causing autism
What causes autism is a mystery. One theory is that a phenomenon called the cellular-danger response lies at the root ...
Massachusetts biotech incentives eclipsed by competitive states
Massachusetts has made its way over the past half-dozen years to being an undisputed leader in biotechnology and life sciences ...
Stem cell creation technique changes their usability
In the process of converting a somatic cell to a stem cell, researchers have questioned whether the resulting cells retain ...
