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Successful detection methods for new genomic techniques. Published: 17 September 2024. Researchers develop methods to detect previously known mutations in gene-edited plants and make steps towards distinguishing gene-edited plants from conventional ones with the …
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GM Myths introduction - GMWatch
Why are stories about GM "miracles" lapped up so uncritically by the media and why does non-GM research into solving exactly the same kind of problems seem to get minimal if any reporting, even though it is far more successful? We look at some …
After years of hype, researchers temper expectations for GM
Nov 28, 2023 · Coalition of groups call on US Department of Agriculture to reject deregulation. During a recent webinar called a “Chestnut Chat”, organised by the American Chestnut Foundation (TACF), GM chestnut researchers walked back earlier promises and projections for restoration of the American Chestnut through the use of genetic engineering.
GM Myths - GMWatch
GM Myths introduction. "Millions served" - the GM sweet potato. "Saving lives and limbs with a (GM) weed". "Only GM can save the banana". GM cassava "our only hope". Golden Rice "could save a million kids a year". "Purple tomato can beat cancer". Super-sized cassava "could help alleviate hunger". Latest news on GMO food, GMO crops, GMO ...
Latest News - GMWatch
03 September 2024. EFSA is wrong: New GM plants can’t be assumed to be as safe as conventional plants. 26 August 2024. American biotech lobbyist drives GMO deregulation discussions in UK, EU. 12 August 2024. Herbicide-tolerant basmati rice launched in India. 07 August 2024. First market approval for NGT/"new GM" plants in the EU.
Largest ever study shows GM crops massively increase ... - GMWatch
Sep 19, 2016 · The new study found that GM maize farmers used 1.3 percent less herbicide over the 13-year period. But soybean crops saw a significant increase in herbicide use, with adopters of GM crops using 28 percent more herbicides than non-adopters. Ciliberto attributes this increase to the proliferation of glyphosate-resistant weeds.
Risks of new GMOs: French food safety agency ANSES …
Mar 7, 2024 · An expert opinion on the risks of new GM plants from the French National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES) has finally been published after delays led to repeated accusations of censorship (see below). Its devastating findings threaten to derail the attempts to weaken the regulations around new GM plants.
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Published: 02 April 2022. GMO Myths and Facts: What they don’t want to tell you about genetically modified crops and foods. Download the booklet by Claire Robinson of GMWatch for an easy-to-read introduction to this topic. Sponsored by the Sheepdrove Trust. References for this booklet can be viewed here. Content 1999 - 2024 GMWatch.