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Anastasia Bodnar

Anastasia Bodnar

Anastasia Bodnar serves as the Policy Director of Biology Fortified, Inc. She is a science communicator and multidisciplinary risk analyst with a career in federal service. She has a PhD in plant genetics and sustainable agriculture from Iowa State University.
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Happy birthday, Norm!

Anastasia Bodnar by Anastasia Bodnar25 March 201925 March 2019 Leave a comment

Today is the 105th anniversary of Norm Borlaug's birth. He lived a life of service, becoming of humanity's greatest people. Learn about him in these videos and articles.

NewsNorman Borlaug
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Sustainability, animal welfare, and Easter eggs

Anastasia Bodnar by Anastasia Bodnar25 March 201926 March 2019 2 Comments

Eggs are nutritious, delicious, and sustainable. A philanthropic group looks to solve welfare concerns about culling male chicks.

Foodanimal welfare, eggs, parthenogenesis, Polish, soup
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GMO Pie for Pi Day

Anastasia Bodnar by Anastasia Bodnar14 March 201914 March 2019 2 Comments

To celebrate Pi Day, what pies might feature GMOs as the main ingredient? Here are some recipes to try!

Food
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Fast-growing genetically engineered salmon approved

Anastasia Bodnar by Anastasia Bodnar12 March 201914 March 2019 8 Comments

The US FDA finally allows sale of fast-growing genetically engineered salmon. What are impacts of the fish on human health and the environment?

Scienceregulation, Safety and Regulations, salmon
Support GM Wheat Trials

Support GM Wheat Trials

Anastasia Bodnar by Anastasia Bodnar22 February 201925 February 2019 1 Comment

Researchers in England developed GM wheat with higher levels of iron. Support GM wheat trials by sending your comments by 4 March 2019 to Defra.

Science & SocietyBiofortification, biotech wheat, iron deficiency, public comment
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AAAS award misstep could be an opportunity

Anastasia Bodnar by Anastasia Bodnar7 February 201925 February 2019 15 Comments

AAAS awards glyphosate researchers then recants amid outcry. How did this happen and how can AAAS change for the better?

Science & SocietyAAAS, glyphosate
Golden rice golden ticket

A Golden Story

Anastasia Bodnar by Anastasia Bodnar31 January 20196 March 2019

Sometimes fiction can teach us more about a topic than complicated diagrams. Learn about golden rice and sibling relationships in The Golden Ticket.

Science & Societyfiction, story
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Copyright and Fair Use

Anastasia Bodnar by Anastasia Bodnar30 January 201931 January 2019

We all want content for our blog or social media posts. You might know how to give credit to avoid plagiarism but do you know how to avoid copyright infringement?

Side with ScienceBlogging, copyright, fair use
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Bioengineered Label – Consumer Impacts

Anastasia Bodnar by Anastasia Bodnar21 December 201825 February 2019 4 Comments

What does the bioengineered label mean? How will it impact farmers and food manufacturers? Consumers will want to know how new labels will impact their choices at the grocery store., including what won't be labeled, health, and costs.

Science & Societybioengineered

Dicamba Drift – Part 2

Anastasia Bodnar by Anastasia Bodnar5 December 2018

How did dicamba drift became such a problem in 2015-2018? What will happen in 2019? Follow the timeline and learn what's next in this post.

Science & SocietyDicamba, EPA, herbicide tolerance

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Biofortified Blog Posts

  • Happy birthday, Norm!

  • Sustainability, animal welfare, and Easter eggs

  • Ask your supermarket to stock GMO salmon

  • We don’t need weak data to make the case for GMOs

  • GMO Pie for Pi Day

  • Saving Citrus starts with historic tree dedication

  • Fast-growing genetically engineered salmon approved

  • Government shutdown’s lasting impacts

  • Alma Laney joins BFI Board

  • Support GM Wheat Trials

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