Several months ago, a paper was published about sweet potatoes being "natural GMOs". It got a lot of coverage in the press. I thought that it was high time that I read the original paper to see what it was…

Several months ago, a paper was published about sweet potatoes being "natural GMOs". It got a lot of coverage in the press. I thought that it was high time that I read the original paper to see what it was…
Written by Charis Cook One of the important ways that plant scientists are working to improve the lives of malnourished people in developing countries is through the development of staple crops that improve human nutrition. The most successful of these…
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It's Thanksgiving today in the US, a holiday that for many is a day to consider what you are thankful for and who you wish to thank. Nicholas D. Kristof, a columnist for the NY Times, suggests that we should…