The US FDA finally allows sale of fast-growing genetically engineered salmon. What are impacts of the fish on human health and the environment?
Tag: Safety and Regulations
Making a difference at the FDA Biotech meeting
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,…
How Norway Became an Anti-GMO Powerhouse
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…
A look at GMO policies in different nations
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…
The inconvenient truth about GMO labeling
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 and GMOs
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…
Comment Today on the next Genetically Engineered Potato
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,…
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Why does Russia Plan to Stop GMO Cultivation and Imports?
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…
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Genetically Modified Dengue Fighters
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…
Kaua’i County Bill 2491 passes 6-1, Vetoed by Mayor
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…
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