Science Literacy Project Daily Digest
Costa Rica: March against Monsanto GMOs reaches San Jose, decision stalled
After a one week, 200-kilometer journey which began in Gauancaste, marchers fighting against a plan that would introduce genetically modified ...
Crop contamination from GMOs: USDA suggests sticking small farmers with the bill
A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) advisory board has developed a roadmap on how farmers whose crops become cross-contaminated by ...
Can the damage from agenda-driven junk science be undone?
But can the damage from the Seralini corn study be undone? It is far more probable that this “cancer link” ...
GMO regulation: Politicians meddling with little regard for science
Be it salmon, eggplant or BPA, the United States, India or France, politicians have insinuated themselves into the regulatory process ...
UK could miss out on the genomics revolution
The UK has a huge opportunity to lead the world in disease discovery, treatments and cures. But support from the ...
Genes should not be patentable
The Supreme Court will decide whether human genes can be patented. If the Supremes allow genes to be patented, that ...
Advanced genetic tests spot more defects before birth
Birth defects can be spotted more precisely with advanced genetic tests that are performed on a fetus than with current ...
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing: What it means for the general practitioner
From a medical perspective, I advise people who are thinking about DTC genetic testing to think of it like the ...
Geneticists and physicists collaborate on a DNA dark matter detector
DNA may help out in the hunt for dark matter, the mysterious substance that makes up 25 percent of the ...
‘Frankenfish’ may never make it to your plate
'Frankenfish' may never make it to your plateNBCNews.com (blog)And scientists worry that its experience with the FDA's lengthy review process ...
Just Label It Campaign Urges Congress to Dump the Biotech Rider
Just Label It Campaign Urges Congress to Dump the Biotech RiderSacramento BeeWASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A national campaign ...
Attack of the clone cliches
A story in the New York Post on Sunday warned New Yorkers about a new threat menacing our city: a ...
Dr. Oz called out for being too moderate
There has been a firestorm of activity concerning Dr. Oz following his publication of an opinion piece in TIME Magazine ...
Concerns arise in Chinese bid for genomics firm
The pending sale of a major American gene-mapping company to a Chinese firm is sparking yet another dust-up over what ...
Stem cells for babies
Premature babies often have to be put on breathing machines because their lungs aren't fully developed, and some develop a ...
GMO corn may save us from climate change food issues
If we will need climate-resistant corn and other food production plants sooner rather than later, applying a genetic-analysis method used ...
Genetically distinct lion population should be conserved
Every day 20 unusual lions greet visitors at a tiny animal park in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. These lions, which have ...
DNA may help scientists find dark matter
That wonder molecule of life on Earth, DNA, is now being enlisted in the search for an exotic species zooming ...
Genome sequencing for babies brings knowledge and conflicts
Genome sequencing deciphers an individual's entire genetic code. The price of doing this has been dropping quickly, raising the possibility ...
Genomics revolution: UK could miss the boat, scientists warn
The UK has a huge opportunity to lead the world in disease discovery, treatments and cures. But support from the NHS and ...
Groundbreaking stem cell surgery earns backlash
Tommie Prins, 32, from Milnerton, told the Cape Argus last week he was “honoured” to be the first known patient ...
Mixed views on Myriad after Supreme Court agrees to rehear case
NEW YORK – Wall Street analysts took a mixed view of Myriad Genetics today following the announcement on Friday by ...
Genetic screening: Do you really want to know what might eventually kill you?
Americans spend more than $5 billion annually on genetic testing for everything from Alzheimer's to breast cancer to Huntington's disease, ...
Supreme Court will review crucial biotech seed patent case
Supreme Court will review crucial biotech seed patent caseWestern Farm PressMonsanto Co., has created substantial discussion agriculture regarding the scope ...
More action on GMO labels expected next year
Source – Feedstuffs By Rod Smith Date – Dec 1, 2012 Website – www.feedstuffsfoodlink.com Californians may have voted against a ...
Scientists torn over Kenya’s recent GM food ban
Nature.comScientists torn over Kenya's recent GM food banNature.comA cabinet meeting chaired by Kenya's president, Mwai Kibaki, this month (8 November), ...
Biotechnology is vital to Africa’s strategic interests
By Calestous Juma Global food politics is riddled with paradoxes. While threats to global food security are becoming increasingly evident, ...
