Genetic Literacy Project
Do the benefits of synthetic biology outweigh the risks?
In 2010, scientists created the world’s first synthetic life form. With this staggering achievement came the inevitable ethical and philosophical ...
Ugly glare on Union of Concerned Scientists, Consumers Union, journalists as RNA-GMO danger link disintegrates
The Union of Concerned Scientists, Consumers Union and other prominent anti-GMO journalists are silent after several reputable science publications severely ...
Sale of progressive climate change data darling to ‘Monsatan’ stirs enviro fears
The Climate Corporation, a small, farmer-centered company has been acquired by seed and agriculture giant Monsanto. David Friedberg, CEO of ...
Are we headed for universal genome screening at birth?
Nearly all of the 4 million babies born every year in the United States undergo newborn screening for genetic disease ...
Kaua’i anti-GMO ‘Witch Trials’ continue, as Mayor faces death threats for bill veto
After years of debate and controversy, the Kauai Council passed the anti-GMO, anti-pesticide Bill 2491 last month. But last week, ...
Genetic modification may help tobacco find new life as health savior and biofuels source
For decades, tobacco has been maligned as a source of diseases. But in recent years, scientists using genetic modification have ...
Should there be more marijuana genome projects?
The momentum for legalizing marijuana in the United States has been picking up steam in recent years, with nearly half ...
Viewpoint: Junk science attacks on important products and technologies diminish us all
This article originally appeared at Forbes and has been republished here with the author's permission. As far back as 1995, ...
Gene testing revolution: Disease prediction results skyrocket for whole genome and whole exome sequencing
New research suggests that focusing on the protein-coding region of our DNA that makes up about 1.5 percent of each ...
Michael Pollan as GMO ‘denialist’ dupes credulous New York Times
As one of the world’s most influential journalists, Michael Pollan has the ability to shape public opinion. But by twisting ...
Organics versus GMO: Why the debate?
There is a global consensus on the safety of GMOs. Yet, anti-GMO activists and proponents of organic crops are fighting ...
Opponents of GM crops like Golden Rice are ‘wicked’, says UK Environment Secretary, setting off tempest
UK Environmental Secretary's harsh words against anti-GMO activists starts a firestorm of discussion, renewing the debate over Golden Rice ...
Engineered mice show jet lag could become a thing of the past
Scientists have discovered a genetic mechanism that regulates the effects of jet lag. While a cure for the disorder is ...
Diamonds in the junkyard of noncoding DNA? About humped bladdeworts and being human
Genes comprise only about two percent of the human genome. The other 98% is noncoding DNA, often referred to as ...
Unless blocked by GMO opponents, biotechnology could save the American Chestnut
A team of researchers at SUNY-ESF have developed the first American chestnut tree that is resistant to the devastating blight ...
Viewpoint: Mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods deserves a warning label of its own
This article originally ran at Forbes and has been republished here with permission of the author. Washington State is about ...
Myriad attempt to block expansion of breast cancer screening tests hinges on ethical, legal questions
In June, the Supreme Court ruled that genes could not be patented, opening the door for companies to offer alternatives ...
With 2000+ global studies affirming safety, GM foods among most analyzed subjects in science
Anti-GMO activists can no longer claim that there is no independent research of GMOs. There are now more than 2,000 ...
Ashkenazi Jewish women descended mostly from Italian converts, new study asserts
A new paper in Nature Communications recharges a debate regarding the ancestry of Ashkenazi Jews, tracing maternal lineages back to ...
You have a genetic disorder: Should your family be told they might carry the mutation?
Genetic testing can help detect disorders early enough to have an impact. But the rising popularity of these tests has ...
GLP Investigation: Anti-GMO money flooding into Molokai, funding Hawai’i “grassroots” protests
Previous GLP investigations into the anti-GMO movement in Hawaii have uncovered evidence of corruption in election financing. Now, Jon Entine ...
Hawaii County council keeps anti-GMO bill alive
Hawaii County Council met on Monday in an eight-hour discussion regarding two anti-GMO bills, hearing from scientists and other professionals ...
DNA testing could prove valuable tool for identifying viral infections, including MERS
New research shows that genetic testing can be used for quick and highly accurate results in testing for viral infections, ...
Innovations in neuroscience trigger shifting views in the treatment of mental illness
Innovations in neuroscience are changing the way scientists see the brain, which could lead to more effective treatment of mental ...
Reddit takes on Jeremy Seifert’s “GMO OMG” film
Much of the web-based scientific community has not taken well to "GMO OMG" director Jeremy Seifert's recent crusade of self-promotion ...
Should physicians or counselors control access to your genetic information?
Genetic testing helps people identify gene mutations that might affect their health. But this information, without the guidance of experienced ...
The Italian job: Farmers facing pests pay dearly for Europe’s anti-GM stance
Despite insect infestation threatening their crops, Italy recently became the ninth country in the EU to eliminate the possibility of ...
Is creative ability determined by our DNA?
Is creativity something we're born with or something that we learn? New research suggests that a person's creative ability is ...
