GMO : Science World Report

Jul 12, 2016 05:22 AM EDT

GMO Alert: You Have The Right To Know If Your Food Is Genetically Modified, Says The Senate

A Federal ruling is mandating food manufacturers to inform consumers if their products are GMOs.

Jul 01, 2016 05:51 AM EDT

GMO Not Dangerous, Over 100 Nobel Laureates State

Over 100 Nobel Laureates state that GMOs are not dangerous, despite Greenpeace Claims.

Jun 07, 2016 06:40 AM EDT

Scientists Suggest Gene Technique ‘CRISPR’ May Likely Change Future

According to leading biochemists and geneticists, this gene editing technology can change the lives of everyone on Earth.

May 23, 2016 06:10 AM EDT

GMOs Are Safe For Consumption, Scientists Say

Despite concerns, GMOs are safe for consumption, researchers say.

Sep 21, 2015 07:51 AM EDT

GMO Dilemmas: Scientists Examine GM Soybeans in China

Scientists are taking a closer look at GMOs to tackle some of the problem associated with them.

Jul 28, 2015 11:06 AM EDT

GMO Rice Tackles Global Warming by Emitting Less Greenhouse Gases

A genetically modified strain of rice may be good for the environment. Scientists have developed a new GMO that produces far less methane than traditional rice, which could help curb the amount of greenhouse gases entering the atmosphere.

Jun 25, 2015 04:34 PM EDT

GM Wheat Fails Field Test: Genetically Modified Crop Doesn't Repel Aphids

It turns out that genetically modified wheat may be falling a bit short. The GMO, which was designed to repel aphids, hasn't managed to do so in a field test.

Jun 11, 2015 09:00 PM EDT

What Happens if Genetically Modified Fish Escape into the Wild?

How would genetically modified fish impact an ecosystem? What happened if they escaped? Now, scientists are examining what would happen if genetically modified fish escaped into wild populations.

Apr 21, 2015 10:45 AM EDT

The Sweet Potato May be Naturally 'Genetically Modified' by Agrobacterium

There is a lot of controversy surrounding genetic modification. But what if genetic modification occurred naturally? That seems to be what happened with the sweet potato.

Feb 05, 2015 08:04 AM EST

Scientists Genetically Modify Plant to Resist Drought to Combat Climate Change

Climate change is causing drought to be more likely in the breadbasket of the U.S. Now, though, researchers may have found a way to counteract this type of drought.

Jan 28, 2015 12:01 PM EST

Millions of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes May be Released in a Key West Neighborhood

Millions of genetically modified insects could be released in the Florida Keys if the UK biotech firm Oxitec's proposal is approved. The firm has proposed the release of genetically modified mosquitoes to help with current mosquito control efforts.

Jan 20, 2015 09:46 AM EST

Multiple Toxins in Bt Crops Don't Solve Pest Evolution Problem

New findings could actually improve practices for current biotech crops. Scientists have discovered that multiple toxins in transgenic crops don't help when it comes to pest control.