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European Commission launches consultation on regulation of new GM techniques
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Non-GMO industry association calls on food sector to stand up for GMO labelling by participating
In memory of Sheldon Krimsky: “Truly adored professor” and fearless critic of GMOs
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Prof Krimsky has died at the age of 80
Latest research on glyphosate weedkillers justifies Mexico’s phaseout
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Gut microbiome effects in bees, animals, and humans are triggering concerns. Report: Jonathan Matthews
Nigeria: Groups commend Senate as it pledges to enforce strict GMO regulation
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Senate slams GM crops as unsustainable and unsafe
"Transgene-free" GMOs may be exempted from GMO regulations under false pretences
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Gene-edited non-browning mushroom may have wrongly escaped regulatory scrutiny, scientists suggest. Report by Claire Robinson
India deregulates some gene-edited plants
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The Indian government assumes that these plants will be non-transgenic – but the uncertainties of gene editing could catch them unawares
Gene-edited cattle pass FDA evaluation, GMO beef could enter food supply in two years
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CRISPR gene editing creates a "mess" in the cattle's cellular makeup, but the FDA thinks it doesn't matter. Report: Claire Robinson
“Definitive historical account” of Monsanto provides motherlode of valuable material
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Reviewers are right to acclaim Bart Elmore’s recent book Seed Money, writes Jonathan Matthews
Agribusiness lobby against EU Farm to Fork strategy amplified by Ukraine war
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The pesticide/GMO industry is waging a fierce lobby campaign against the looming pesticide reduction target
UK: GMO safeguards under threat
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The UK Government has begun dismantling the safety net of public protections and appears determined to create a GMO free-for-all
UK: Green Party’s last ditch attempt to oppose deregulated release of gene-edited organisms
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Natalie Bennett moved a "fatal instrument" in the Lords last night, to oppose government plans for the release of gene edited organisms
Saving the banana the non-GMO way
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Yes, we will have bananas – and without any need for genetic engineering. Report: Jonathan Matthews and Claire Robinson
FDA sued over failure to release documents on approval of GM salmon, planned Ohio production
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FDA claims it needs nearly two years to produce records
Coalition demands ban on Bt cowpea in Nigeria and neighbour West African countries
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Nigeria is first country to commercially release Bt cowpea, despite concerns about environmental, socio-economic and health implications
New GM deregulated through the back door
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EU Commission: Eggs from CRISPR/Cas hens will not be risk assessed or labelled
100% of members of UK government's GMO advisory body ACRE have potential or actual conflicts of interest
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List of interests reads like Who's Who of the British biotechnology industry. Report: Claire Robinson
Much hyped “seawater rice” is yet another non-GM success
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But some researchers are trying to introduce GM into successful conventional breeding programmes. Report: Claire Robinson
Deadly fungus resistant to fungicide jumps from farms to people
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Scientists have found clear evidence linking development of widespread fungal resistance to farming practices, rather than health care use
Independent expert bodies contest key assertions of favourable EU glyphosate assessment
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EFSA publishes critical comments in way that effectively hides them! By Claire Robinson and Jonathan Matthews
Australia's revolving door: Former GMO regulator gets job with GMO industry lobby group
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Former gene tech regulator Dr Joe Smith is now chair of the Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia (ABCA)
UK: Lords hammer gene editing plan
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House of Lords committee described lack of detail in the plan to legalise field trials as "astonishing" and "unsatisfactory"
A short history of laboratory leaks and gain-of-function studies
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By Professor Paul R. Goddard
UK: Lack of guidance on regulatory change on GM plants is unsatisfactory – Lords Committee
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Committee issues damning report on Westminster govt's approach to GMO deregulation