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

The US FDA finally allows sale of fast-growing genetically engineered salmon. What are impacts of the fish on human health and the environment?
On Tuesday, I attended the FDA Biotech Education and Outreach public meeting in San Francisco, and here is my experience participating in this public event. I was happy to be able to make a comment on behalf of Biology Fortified,…
Editor's note: Story previously published at Food and Farm Discussion Lab. Eight years, $3.6 million a year, 40 employees, zero knowledge back. This is the story of GenØk and the politicization of science in Norway. Guest Authors: Øystein Heggdal and…
In the debate surrounding GMOs, a statement that is often made is that many countries have banned transgenic crops, which suggests that they are not safe. Here's an example from the Non-GMO Project's website: "Most developed nations do not consider GMOs…
Over the past few months, there have been several big stories on the labeling of GMOs: Chipotle, a chain of restaurants popular in the United States declared that they were going to eliminate GMOs from their menu. A perhaps more…
Gene editing has been getting a lot of attention lately, with an increasing number of articles about this method in the media. In this post, I'll provide a very high level overview of the method (please note that many molecules…
There's always a little catch-up to do when coming out of the Holiday season. Back in December, the USDA public comment period opened up for a next-generation transgenic potato variety developed by Simplot. The previous Simplot "Generation 1 Innate" potato,…
Read More Comment Today on the next Genetically Engineered Potato
Written by Caroline Coatney Russia has said a loud and resounding no to GMOs this spring. The country banned the import of GMO food and food products a few months ago. It has also postponed Decree 839 from coming into…
Read More Why does Russia Plan to Stop GMO Cultivation and Imports?
When I was 6 years old, my family moved to Venezuela. I graduated from high-school and then chose to move back to Canada to go to college while my family stayed behind. It's only in the past 2-4 years that…
On Wednesday, October 16, the Kaua'i County Council approved Bill 2491, after much public discussion and council hearings. The final council hearing lasted 14 hours, and ended at 3:30 am local time. The bill, introduced by councilmembers Gary Hooser and…
Read More Kaua’i County Bill 2491 passes 6-1, Vetoed by Mayor