Canada: Monsanto to begin testing new GM beans

New varieties of genetically modified soy beans are being grown and tested in Essex County. Monsanto, a well-known agricultural biotechnology ...

Genetically modified cold virus a ‘promising’ new TB vaccine

Researchers at McMaster University are heralding the success of early trials of a “booster” vaccine that could serve as a potent ...

Breast cancer gene patents: the Canadian story

Last week, a Salt Lake City-based company, Myriad Genetics, filed patent infringement suits in Utah court alleging two other U.S ...

201 strange microbes get DNA profiled

A British Columbia lake that's freshwater on top and salty on the bottom is among nine unusual environments that have ...

Coronavirus patent latest to complicates treatment

The following is an edited excerpt. The outbreak of a novel coronavirus in the Middle East is raising worldwide health ...

Genetic mutation shared by Newfoundland, German, Danish families

The following is an excerpt. Researchers studying a genetic mutation, which causes sudden cardiac death, may have discovered a genetic ...

Alaska’s GM salmon protest comes to Prince Edward Island

The following is an excerpt. A member of Alaska's state government is meeting with P.E.I. politicians Thursday to share concerns ...

GMO fears do not ‘translate to the average consumer’

The following is an excerpt. Although many farmers took up placards this week to protest the possible introduction of genetically ...

New GM alfalfa strain worries farmers

The following is an excerpt. New Brunswick farmers say a new strain of genetically-modified alfalfa, which could be available as ...

Home genetic test for alcoholism may carry perils

Being told you have a genetic predisposition to alcoholism could make you feel you have less control over your drinking, ...
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