Genetic Literacy Project
Talking Biotech: Michigan State’s Jim Hancock on strawberry breeding challenges; Ag communications with Michele Payn-Knoper
Jim Hancock, Michigan State strawberry breeder, on breeding challenges; Michele Payn-Knoper talks ag communications ...
GMOs, seed availability, national security concerns threaten Syngenta-ChemChina deal
In a merger of a Swiss agricultural company and a Chinese state-owned chemical company, the U.S. may be the biggest ...
Kid’s academic achievement? Scale tips towards genetics
Some scientific work suggests parenting activities don't impact intelligence in children much and have little impact on academic achievement. Is ...
Turning the potential of ‘big data’ in agriculture into farmer and consumer benefits
The marriage of data and agriculture has failed, so far, to deliver on its promises. It needs to demonstrate an ...
Testing babies for genetic diseases: Are we ready for next generation screens?
New-generation sequencing may deliver faster answers for newborn screening, but what if they're not the right answers? ...
Differences between non-GMO and organic: More profits for farmer, more costs for consumers
Organic food always has cost more than conventional food. Now, a new player, the Non-GMO label, may make prices go ...
Can we treat aging? Anti-aging supplements make big promises based on little science
New compounds that slow cellular aging in experiments are emerging in the dietary supplement market. But with no studies in ...
Did CRISPR gene-edited mushroom really “escape” regulation?
The USDA decided it will not regulate a CRISPR gene edited mushroom. Is this an example of a failure of ...
Moving around and fooling around: Tracking early human matings
Mating with other species is a very common occurrence in nature, but have humans ever done it? ...
Two moms on how Kevin Folta inspired their pro-biotech science writing and advocacy
Two science advocates explain why Kevin Folta deserved the 2016 CAST Borlaug Agricultural Communications Award he was awarded on April ...
Inuit Paradox: Can we all eat lots of fat without weight gain or heart disease?
It used to be "French paradox" now it's Inuits: Eat lots of fat and never gain weight or have heart ...
Talking Biotech: Key Gene CEO Arjen van Tunen talks weed crisis; Curt Hannah on corn; Folta on Borlaug award
Key Gene CEO Arjen van Tunen talks weed crisis; Curt Hannah talks corn; Folta on Borlaug award after year of ...
CRISPR may help neuroscientists unlock genetics of psychiatric disease
We still have much to learn about the genetics of the human brain, but advances in gene editing have allowed ...
Kevin Folta on winning Borlaug Ag Comm Award, year of attacks from anti-GMO activists
After year of attacks from activist, Kevin Folta wins prestigious, international award for science outreach and communication ...
Getting humans to Mars may rely on space twins, astronaut roundworms, and epigenetics
Do your genes change their behavior during space travel? Experiments on the epigenetics of astronauts may soon provide an answer ...
Vegan Manifesto: Why we should support GMO foods and biotechnology research
Should vegans support GMOs and biotechnology in agriculture as a means to optimize agriculture and minimize suffering and pain of ...
Viewpoint: The GMO circus comes to congress. It’s not fun.
This article originally ran at Forbes and has been republished here with permission of the author. Like Nero fiddling while ...
With advances in gene editing, CRISPR: How close are we to sci-fi thriller Gattaca?
With recent advances in gene editing, some worry that this could lead society down a path to Gattaca? But is ...
Does IARC really deal in pseudoscience? Conspiracy theories put trust in science at risk
Allegations that IARC classified glyphosate as ‘possibly carcinogenic' due to infiltration by activists don’t stand up to scrutiny ...
Glyphosate battles: Why different European agencies came to different cancer conclusions
In the fight between European safety agencies, a conflict looms. The IARC chair behind controversial cancer hazard decisions also works ...
Do ‘genetic superheroes’ exist? Or did media overhype Resilience Project?
A study claimed to identify 13 'genetic superheroes.' The media hyped it, claiming these 'resilient' individuals may hold the key ...
Next job for the microbiome: Tagging criminals
The microbiome may have a new application; solving crimes. Unless it doesn't work ...
Talking Biotech: Kansas Wheat Innovation Center’s Chris Miller talks breeding, future solutions for less reactive wheat
Chris Miller of Kansas Wheat Innovation Center on wheat future, gluten free and breeding ...
Farmer’s daughter on why mom chose conventional over organic foods
The daughter of a farmer recalls her mother's activism against organic food and farming ...
What the #%!*& ? Pain—It’s all in your head, but your emotions can control it
It really is true that pain is 'all in your head’. That understanding is part of a new wave of ...
Tale of a GMO protest: Pro and anti-biotech activists illustrate ideological, financial divide
A recent protest in Salem, OR highlights motivations and funding for activists on each side of biotech debate ...
What the #%!*& ? Pain—It’s all in your head, but your emotions can control it
It really is true that pain is 'all in your head’. That understanding is part of a new wave of ...
What the #%!*& ? Pain—It’s all in your head, but your emotions can control it
It really is true that pain is 'all in your head’. That understanding is part of a new wave of ...