Alliance for Science
Nigeria begins national performance trials for GM maize
Nigeria is set to begin national performance trials (NPT) for genetically modified (GM) TELA maize as the West African nation ...
Modern crop improvement takes a historical approach
Sorghum, rice, wheat, maize and barley are hugely important in the human diet, with more than 50 percent of all ...
Oxitec expanding GMO mosquito trials in bid to control the spread of malaria
Oxitec Ltd. will soon begin field tests of its genetically modified self-limiting mosquitoes in Mesoamerica and the Horn of Africa in an ...
Modified: Destigmatizing GMOs one bite at a time
“GMOs have been unfairly stigmatized, haven’t they?” Thus spoke a man in his 30s, a sympathetic expression on his face, ...
Viewpoint: GMO cowpea can support biodiversity
Nigeria’s biodiversity is rich and unique, including semi-arid savanna, mountain forests, seasonal floodplains, rainforests, vast freshwater swamp forests and diverse ...
Bt cotton gives Kenyan farmers a reason to smile again
“Wow, wow.” I couldn’t stop saying wow as we caught a first glimpse of a field covered with what appeared ...
Genetics research boosts response to disease plaguing Hawaii’s coffee crop
As the only state that produces coffee, including the iconic Kona variety, Hawaii growers and agricultural officials were alarmed when ...
Infographic: Gene editing FAQ
Gene editing is when a scientist makes a tiny, controlled change in the DNA of a seed or animal, including ...
Opinion: Synthetic biology can help protect Africa’s biodiversity
Despite contributing the least to the climate crisis, Africa is experiencing the worst effects of climate change. Our successful adaptation ...
Nigerian companies ramp up production to meet high demand for GMO cowpea seeds
Nigeria’s private local seed companies are expanding production of genetically modified (GM) cowpea seeds to supply farmers eager to grow ...
RNA vaccines for plants?
The threat of COVID-19 spurred innovation at unprecedented rates. Moderna and Pfizer’s RNA vaccines were approved in about a year ...
How biotech aids biodiversity
As the basis for food, housing, clothing, medicine, industrial raw material and potentially many more benefits to human well-being, biodiversity ...
Young gene editors share hopes for the future of the field
From a ranch in the American Midwest to a farm in India and a takeout lunch restaurant in New York, ...
Blue economy seen as catalyst for Africa’s economic resurgence
Africa’s much-touted blue economy is primed for growth as the continent’s coastal and island nations tap into marine biotechnology and molecular ...
Anti-GMO stances ‘insult smallholder farmers’ in Africa and Asia
Science advocates in Africa and Asia reject claims that genetically modified (GM) crops have been hijacked by big companies from ...
The quest for delicious decaf coffee could whet the appetite for gene editing
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks, but that cup can come with a price of jitters or ...
GM versions of fall armyworm can effectively control the insect pest, study confirms
Genetically modified insects offer a sustainable solution for controlling fall armyworm, a devastating agricultural pest that has already developed resistance ...
Study credits climate, not genetics, for bumper US corn crop
Most of the maize yield improvements seen in the US corn belt state of Nebraska can be attributed to a ...
5 ways gene editing is making crops climate-resilient
Our world is undergoing climate changes that have triggered a spate of calamitous disruptions on agricultural production and overall food ...
5 reasons why the GMO debate is over
Though we still hear some moaning and groaning about GMOs — genetically modified organisms — it primarily comes from a ...
Scientists seize ‘once in a decade’ opportunity to advocate for genetically engineered trees
Nearly 700 scientists from across the globe have signed a petition urging the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) to allow genetically engineered ...
Nigeria needs biotechnology to weather climate change impacts on farming, say West African scientists
Agricultural biotechnology will help Nigeria respond to climate change issues and support food security, asserts a new study by West ...
GMO crops have reduced pesticide poisoning among farmers, report finds
Many countries have enjoyed improved economies and healthier populations by farming genetically modified (GM) crops, according to a report from ...
Synthetic biology in Africa: ‘Golden opportunity’ once regulations are in place
Synthetic biology can solve some of Africa’s pressing challenges related to poverty, food insecurity and climate change, scientists say, but ...
UK mulls break from EU’s restrictive crop biotechnology rules to gain an edge in international trade
With a few helpful tweaks to its regulations on crop biotechnology, the European Union could easily spawn an avalanche of ...
Frustration grows over Ghana’s delay in approving GM cowpea
As crop losses in Ghana lead to skyrocketing prices for cowpea — a protein-rich staple food — farmers, seed producers ...
Nigerian GMO cowpea farmers testify to reduced pest infestation and better yields
Nigerian farmers growing the country’s first GMO food crop — pod borer-resistant (PBR) cowpea, or beans — say they have ...
Opinion: African farmers can benefit from co-existence of agroecology and biotechnology
Can agroecology coexist with modern agricultural technologies? What is the reason for the fight against genetically modified (GM) cowpea or Golden Rice when the world’s ...
