Genetic Literacy Project
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Next job for the microbiome: Tagging criminals
The microbiome may have a new application; solving crimes. Unless it doesn't work ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Will CRISPR and gene editing change public fears about Franken-technology?
Is gene editing the key to changing the popular image of modified food from mutants to be feared to something ...
Why it matters that Sanders aligns with conservatives on funding stem cell and cloning research
Bernie Sanders has consistently aligned with social conservatives on human cloning and stem cell research. What could this mean for ...
GMOs in pipeline promise consumer-friendly traits but attacks by familiar critics abound
Genetic engineering of food is moving on to the second-generation. The changes could be revolutionary ...
Beyond microcephaly: Can Zika virus cause auto-immune disorder Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Much of the discussion about the Zika virus has been about its ability to cause microcephaly. But now evidence has ...
Are monocultures the great evil of GMOs and modern ag?
Many critics claim GMOs increase the practice of monocultural, but is this really true? And is monoculture really detrimental to ...
Talking Biotech: World Coffee Research’s Hanna Neuschwander talks origins, growing threats to coffee
Hanna Neuschwander from World Coffee Research on solutions to coffee plant troubles ...
