Genetic Literacy Project
Why men like women’s curves: How big a role has evolution played?
Evidence has been building in support of the belief that sexual attraction is hardwired, linked to evolution. But the case ...
Hawaii honey bee die-off points to likely culprits—Not pesticides, but varroa and viruses
Hawaii study may hold the key to the mystery of why honey bees are struggling ...
Do you really understand modern farming? Scientist examines 10 truths of GMOs and organics
As the debate over GMOs has gone viral, city-dwellers often position themselves as experts on farming. But there's often a ...
‘3 person IVF’ closer to reality as cure for mitochondrial diseases
Scientists in the UK have taken a major step forward in perfecting '3 person IVF' embryos—a major step towards curing ...
Experts split on whether current regulations can handle coming synthetic biology boom
As synthetic biology innovations make their way to market, questions arise on how these innovations will be regulated ...
Are there environmental and economic benefits to GMO crops? Study claims $150+ billion since ’96
An UK-based consultancy agency reviewed data on GM crops and found economic benefits for farmers, as well as a reduction ...
Did National Academies report understate yield benefits of GMO crops?
The National Academies report on GMOs delivered a clear answer on the subject of to safety to humans, but less ...
Jon Entine on why ‘race’ matters in shaping the world’s elite athletes
With the Olympic Games on the horizon, Jon Entine explores why so many sports seem to be dominated by particular ...
Talking Biotech: Israel’s Danny Chamovitz on plants adapting to environment, biotech in Israel
Israel's Danny Chamovitz on plants adapting to environment, biotech in Israel; After the Gold Rush comic with a compelling sci-fi ...
Autoimmune diseases: Why our body sometimes turns on itself
Scientists have discovered how a gene mutation can lead to diseases that occur when the immune system attacks the body ...
Scientist finds ‘genetically modified beauty’ everywhere at plant nursery
Your local commercial nursery has plants with an amazing array of colors and shapes--and most of these flowers and plants ...
Genetic Literacy Project’s Top 6 Stories for the Week
From this past week, here are the #GLPTop6 among many great stories on human and agriculture genetics around the world ...
Genetic Literacy Project’s Top 6 Stories for the Week
From this past week, here are the #GLPTop6 among many great stories on human and agriculture genetics around the world ...
Proposal for second Human Genome Project draws mix of criticism and acclaim
A group of scientists have proposed a bold plan to build the human genome from scratch that could greatly benefit ...
Biotechnology could remove dirty feet from Uganda’s beloved beer
Ugandans make beer by squishing banana's with their feet. But biotech may be able to offer a better way that ...
No-till agriculture offers vast sustainability benefits. So why do many organic farmers reject it?
Conservation-minded farmers are embracing what is called no-till agriculture, which dramatically improves water retention and cuts down on greenhouse gas ...
GMOs not natural? FDA ponders science, public perceptions in evaluating label revision
The FDA is reviewing the definition of 'natural' as it pertains to food. Should it include foods made with genetic ...
Talking Biotech: Almost all cheeses are GMOs (but not labeled in Vermont); Kevin Folta on NAS GMO report
Almost all cheeses are GMOs (but not labeled in Vermont); Kevin Folta on NAS GMO report ...
In California, glyphosate phobia results in hazmat suits, respirators to protect against organic chemicals
GMO and glyphosate opponents in tiny Petaluma in Sonoma County are replacing a safe synthetic pesticide with a natural one ...
It’s not cancer: Removing cancer label from some conditions may greatly improve care
A common thyroid tumor is reclassified as ‘not cancer.’ Will our growing knowledge cancer genetics lead to more reclassifications? ...
Why focus on ‘natural’ is a dangerous obsession
The GLP aggregated and excerpted this blog/article to reflect the diversity of news, opinion and analysis. Plenty of foods for ...
Synthetic biology on a piece of paper: Brighter future for disease diagnostics?
A new technology that allows synthetic gene circuits to be printed on paper could allow us to cheaply and accurately ...
Former GMO exec: Industry-initiated universal labeling would dissolve fears
Universal labeling by industry will lead to a broader acceptance of how science and nature mutually support a better and ...
Organic farmer’s plea for coexistence: Sustainability benefits using conventional and organics
An organic farmer speaks out on the similarities between conventional and organic--and the benefits farmers can receive from using both ...
Can CRISPR make cheap, GM-based WMDs?
The U.S. Director of National Intelligence for the first time lists a genetics technique as a possible instrument of terrorism, ...
Understanding IQ: What race horses, Eskimos, NBA centers and you have in common
To understand how individual intelligence forms, we have to know more than just someone's inherited genetic characteristics ...
In wake of National Academies’ GMO report, is public skepticism of biotech waning?
A number of recent events have seemed to shift public sentiment favorable towards GMOs. What is behind this change? ...
Amish use GMOs, pesticides yet cancer rates remain very low
Amish farmers may not get cancer as much, but it's not because they don't use pesticides or GMOs. In fact, ...
