Genetic Literacy Project
Viewpoint: ‘Advocacy research’ discredits science and aids unprincipled activism
This article originally appeared at Forbes and has been republished here with permission of the author. The scientific research enterprise ...
Glyphosate in wine and cereal? Why dubious detection methods undermine GMO scare claims
Two NGO commissioned studies found parts per billion concentrations of glyphosate in wine and oatmeal. Are these findings cause for ...
Will US cut off support for WHO’s IARC over pilloried glyphosate cancer report?
Regulatory agencies in the US, Europe and most recently Australia have concluded that the International Cancer Research Agency botched its ...
Bayer’s proposed takeover of Monsanto has GMO critics taking aspirin
Politicians and activists have been speaking out against Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto. Should consumers and farmers worry about the increasing ...
How CRISPR could change the world—And why that frightens many of us
Gene editing could revolutionize the world in a way akin to how the personal computer did. Most Americans are unaware ...
Talking Biotech: University of Southampton’s Mark Chapman on eggplant’s evolution, benefits of GMO variety
University of Southampton's Mark Chapman on evolution of eggplant, benefits of GMO variety; reflections on Nobel laureate Norman Borlaug ...
How human chimeras could revolutionize science and medicine
The NIH appears ready to fund scientists who want to make and study human chimeras. What can we hope to ...
Genetic Literacy Project’s Top 6 Stories for the Week, October 3, 2016
From this past week, here are the #GLPTop6 among many great stories on human and agriculture genetics around the world ...
Men are from Earth, women are too: Sexes not so different when it comes to sex
There are gender differences in sexual behavior, to be sure, but with certain phenomena, women are far more similar to ...
Nature busts anti-GMO myth: Gene swapping among plants, insects common occurence
Examining the genes of wasps, moths and butterflies reveals widespread genetic exchange between species. What does this mean for our ...
Nobel laureate Richard Roberts: Opposition to GMOs is an ‘indulgence of the affluent’
In June, more than a hundred Nobel laureates sent a clear message to Greenpeace: abandon the campaign against GMOs. Since ...
Hillary Clinton: Evolutionary “grandma hypothesis” meets the grandma candidate
Grandmothers played an important role in the evolution of human social relationships and as generational knowledge sinks. Now women of ...
Genetic therapies won’t solve depression anytime soon
Can a better understanding of the genetics of depression lead us to safer, more effective treatments for the disease? ...
Artificial intelligence: Should we worry?
Hollywood has a long history of depicting artificial intelligence. But as it inches closer to making the jump from the ...
After India’s GMO cotton miracle, food crops remain blocked– Here’s why
As India's population continues to boom, many wonder how the country will feed its citizens. Can biotechnology offer a solution? ...
Talking Biotech: Cell biologist, author Iida Ruishalme on glyphosate safety, dangers
Cell biologist, author and Thoughtscapism founder Iida Ruishalme's comprehensive assessment of glyphosate ...
Genetic Literacy Project’s Top 6 Stories for the Week, September 26, 2016
From this past week, here are the #GLPTop6 among many great stories on human and agriculture genetics around the world ...
Nutrigenomics: Can custom diets based on personal genetics help you lose weight?
Several companies offer services that will match you with the best diet based on your genes. But can genetic information ...
GMO Bt corn’s underrated ability to reduce mycotoxins benefits health and economy
One side benefit of Bt corn is its ability to reduce mycotoxin contamination, which could provide health and economic benefits ...
China lays groundwork to be major producer of GMO crops
With a series of recent moves and policies, China seems to be preparing to change their stance on GMOs ...
Viewpoint: Mark Bittman, ever the clown, still isn’t funny
This article originally appeared at Forbes and has been republished here with permission of the author. Mark Bittman, the former ...
Chemical residues on foods and why dose matters
Dosage is what decides whether a compound actually produces toxic effects in the short-term, or long-term effects, such as cancer ...
Should next US President abandon the Biden-Obama ‘moonshot’ cancer initiative?
Obama's cancer-cure initiative may sound like a winning policy, but critics are lining up to suggest it shouldn't be continued ...
Glyphosate herbicide in vaccines? Here is what concerned parents should know
Scientists say Moms Across America glyphosate-vaccine study methods don't reveal anything about herbicide ...
New York PTA’s proposed bans on GMOs, milk from rBST-treated cows flunk science
Scientists say the NY PTA has been hijacked by anti-GMO activists who want to impose their beliefs on the food ...
Talking Biotech: University of Florida’s Kevin Folta on fear-mongering claims of glyphosate-in-vaccines, food
University of Florida's Kevin Folta refutes fear-mongering claims of glyphosate in vaccines and food ...
Genetic Literacy Project’s Top 6 Stories for the Week, September 19, 2016
From this past week, here are the #GLPTop6 among many great stories on human and agriculture genetics around the world ...
Venus may have once been habitable: Can we make it that way again?
Much of the focus in astrobiology has been about life on Mars, but what about life on Earth's other neighbor, ...
