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Scientists sequence the genome of basmati rice
Reading the basmati genome is said to provide clues for growing drought-tolerant and bacteria-resistant rice.
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Post-Brexit trade could see US genetically modified food enter the UK
In a speech at the Old Royal Naval College, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hinted at the possibility of allowing genetically modified food to enter the UK from the US, with campaigners arguing this could pose a health risk to the UK public.
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Survey reveals expert and public view of gene-edited crops in Japan
The authors conducted experimental web-based surveys to obtain clearer understanding of both experts and public perception of the benefits, risks and value of utilising gene editing technology for the breeding of crops compared to other technologies.
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Survey suggests public concerns remain over safety of GM foods
The research into public perceptions of GM foods found that 52 percent of respondents would be less likely to consume a product if they found out it had been genetically modified.
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Researchers develop gene-edited bunched tomatoes
The new gene-edited tomatoes, developed by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, were designed to be able to be stored and grown in places not usually deemed suitable for plant growth.
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Does social media pose a risk to the progression of food technologies?
Consumers' mistrust of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), despite assurances from the scientific community and food experts, is said to be a growing concern for the food and beverage industry.
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Could gene-modifying help cut livestock methane emissions?
Studies and campaigns have suggested more and more that moving to plant-based diets, or consuming less meat, is essential to combating the climate crisis and improving health, but scientists have stated that GM could provide another solution.
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Clean meat-free products produced with non-GMO crossbreeding technology
49 percent of US consumers are driven by health concerns when buying meat and dairy alternatives, according to Innova Market Insights' 2018 consumer survey, and Equinom thinks it has the next big thing.
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What are the implications of GM on UK agriculture?
The UK government is being urged to consider the wider implications before supporting the introduction of genetically modified food (GM) to UK agriculture.
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FDA lifts import alert on GE salmon
AquAdvantage Salmon eggs can now be imported to the company’s contained grow-out facility in Indiana to be raised into salmon for food.
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US citrus fruit could be genetically modified in future
A study has reported that the future of US citrus could be genetically modified, because of the threat of the Asian citrus psyllid bacterium.
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GMO Labelling Requirements: A deep dive into GMO detection using RTi PCR Methods
While international food trade is growing worldwide, the authorities in each country are setting more and more regulations to ensure food safety and transparency for consumers. Across the world Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) labelling is regulated in many countries. The United States will be joining the rest of world with…
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USDA releases final regulations on mandatory disclosure of food produced using genetic engineering
CSF claims regulations include provisions that will, "... leave the majority of GMO derived foods unlabelled; discriminate against more than 100 million Americans; and prohibit the use of the widely known terms 'GMO' and 'GE'."
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Helping plants to cope with stress
Scientists are investigating ways to help plants cope with extremes they are faced with such as droughts and excess salt content in soil.
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Why new GMO regulations could be a blessing for US retailers
Pending new labelling, legislation that requires brands to disclose GMOs on their products is already causing major headaches for American retailers. The new rules are set to be announced at any time but it's clear much work must be done to ensure private brand retailers, in particular, are ready. Here,…
