Genetic Literacy Project
Opponents of GMOs might learn from the disastrous legacy of Soviet era Lysenkoism
Opponents of GM foods no doubt believe they stand on the side of science, but independent evidence suggest they are ...
Viewpoint: That fishy stench from The New York Times
This article originally ran at Forbes and has been republished here with permission of the author. For one brief, shining ...
What makes us take risks? Can viruses affect our thinking ability?
Our body surfaces contain a wide range of microorganisms. The biological effects of these organisms, including on our brain and ...
James Watson: Basing ‘war on cancer’ on genome research diverts resources
Billions have been spent on the "ultimate weapon" against cancer--gene-based, personalized medicine. But the money may be mis-aimed on the ...
Trade and economic growth, not pesticides, major driver of beehive declines?
Declines in bee health have been blamed on pesticides and other factors. A new study suggests that economic changes may ...
Could we functionally cure HIV through gene editing?
Charlie Sheen’s HIV announcement put AIDs back in the headlines. Gene editing may provide the chance to eliminate the disease ...
Viewpoint: How ‘organic’ agriculture evolved from marketing tool to evil empire
This article originally ran at Forbes and has been republished here with permission of the author. The organic products industry ...
It’s all bug spray in the end: Organic pesticides not necessarily safer for bees
Many critics of conventional agriculture claim organic food is grown with "natural" and "botanical" pesticides that are safer than synthetic ...
Why Americans respond to drug placebos more than any other nationality
Remarkably the placebo effect--a fake treatment in which a person taking an inactive substance like sugar, water or saline solution ...
Obesity is in our head and in our genes
The sources of obesity look more biological, and less psychological, which opens new avenues toward addressing the crisis. Finding answers ...
Engineering debates on GMOs: How to change minds when emotions overrule science
Discussions about GMOs often degenerate into shouting matches, especially on line. The science minded should consider the psychology of how ...
Why elephants almost never get cancer–and why that might save human lives
Why don’t elephants die of cancer nearly as often as humans, even though they have about 100 times as many ...
Is Europe’s opposition to importing GMOs violating trade agreements?
The World Trade Organization ruled that the EU violated treaties when it banned GM imports. What's happened since? ...
EPA, for now, revokes approval of GMO-paired Enlist Duo herbicide, citing “synergistic effects”
Excerpted Andrew Pollack's New York Times article: The Environmental Protection Agency has decided to revoke the approval of a herbicide ...
Nutrigenomics: Can diets be tailored to an individual’s genetic make-up?
The answer, in the future, is "yes," but refining our understanding of personalized genomics means it will take time to ...
Understanding the Obesity Paradox: Why being overweight may be less concerning than being unfit
Instead of focussing purely on weight, an approach that also considers physical fitness provides the greatest potential to promote health ...
Immune therapy for cancer needs the right gut stuff
A patient’s microbiome influences how well a new class of immune system cancer drugs work ...
Legal, PR battles commence to block FDA approved GMO salmon from dinner plate
The world's first genetically engineered fish approved for human consumption arriving in supermarkets within two years. Now the legal fireworks ...
GLP Slate investigation that opened door to AquaBounty salmon approval
Will the President’s Office of Science and Technology Policy’s John Holdren investigate the White House after violations of the Executive ...
Will Chipotle’s food poisoning scare and Fukushima rethink help society overcome radiation phobia?
Hype about radiation dangers is ever present, as we live in a radiophobic society, but the Chipotle food poisoning incidents ...
AquaBounty salmon backgrounder
What is the AquAdvantage salmon? Who is the company behind it? How is this animal biotechnology regulated? ...
Are GMOs to blame for the loss of nutrients in our fruits and vegetables?
Mineral and nutrient depletion, blamed on GMOs by anti-biotech activists, began long before GMOs were introduced. Time to look for ...
White House announces microbiome initiative but science on gut bacteria still unsettled
The Unified Microbiome Initiative seeks to unlock the mystery of the human biome and the role of genetics in shaping ...
Myth busting: Why Agent Orange has nothing do to with GMOs and the herbicide 2,4-D
By spreading misinformation about the herbicide 2,4-D, which IARC says is less hazardous than glyphosate, anti-GMO activists seek to deny ...
“Hybridization is not genetic modification” — And other scientifically suspect anti-GMO sayings
Life forms have been genetically modified, for billions of years by nature, and then for the last 11,000 years, in ...
Can GMOs cure cancer? Genetically engineered algae found to kill cancer cells
Scientists have genetically engineered algae, transforming them into targeted drug delivery systems to target cancer. It's worked in the lab ...
USDA, EPA butt heads on honey bee and pesticide initiative, highlighting lobbying conflicts
The fight over pollinator policy between the USDA and FDA has escalated, with honey bee health and the future of ...
Could TransPacific Trade agreement enable corporations to block GMO labeling laws?
The controversial Trans Pacific Trade agreement has been attacked by anti-GM0 activists for supposedly watering down the ability to regulate ...
