Recent News & Comments About genetically modified food
Australian OGTR: DIR 086/2008 - Limited and controlled release of maize genetically modified to investigate gene ... (SeedQuest)
The Acting Gene Technology Regulator has made a decision to issue a licence in respect of application DIR 086/2008 from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). The applicant has received approval for the limited and controlled release of up to eleven maize lines genetically modified to investigate gene function.
Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms on application (Reference EFSA-GMO-UK-2005-20) for ... (SeedQuest)
Following a request from Pioneer Hi-Bred International within the framework of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified food and feed (EC, 2003) for food and feed uses, import and processing, the Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the authorisation of the insect-resistant, glyphosate- and glufosinate-tolerant genetically modified ...
Tasmania’s ban on the commercial release of GM food crops to continue until November 2014 (SeedQuest)
The Minister for Primary Industries and Water , David Llewellyn, announced today that Tasmania’s ban on the commercial release of genetically modified food crops will continue for at least another five years from the end of November 2009 to the end of November 2014.
Genetically Modified Peanuts Could Save Lives (Wired News)
Scientists have genetically engineered peanuts to silence two of the genes responsible for the most common cause of fatal allergic reactions to food in the United States. While the research is unlikely to result in the creation of completely allergen-free peanuts, it could result in fewer outbreaks and even fewer deaths.
Government investigates cattle feed mishap with genetically engineered cotton in Texas (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
WASHINGTON - An unauthorized strain of genetically modified cotton was accidentally mixed in with other harvested cotton in Texas last month, but government officials said Wednesday they do not believe the incident poses safety concerns.
ERMA New Zealand approves application from Crop and Food Research to field test genetically modified vegetables of the ... (SeedQuest)
An application from Crop and Food Research to field test genetically modified vegetables of the allium family has been approved by ERMA New Zealand.
Novel bioreactor enhances interleukin-12 production in genetically-modified tobacco plants (EurekAlert!)
( Worcester Polytechnic Institute ) In a study published in the journal Biotechnology and Bioengineering, a team of scientists at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the Arkansas Bioscience Institute at Arkansas State University report that they have found a way to produce significant quantities of murine interleukin-12, a naturally occurring protein essential for the proper functioning of the ...
Cuba ready to authorize GM corn crop: scientists (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Cuba could soon authorize the planting of 124 acres of genetically-modified corn for the first time to help reduce its dependence on costly food imports, Cuban scientists said on Tuesday.
Experimental cotton unlikely to pose feed hazard (AP via Yahoo! News)
An unauthorized strain of genetically modified cotton was accidentally mixed in with other harvested cotton in Texas last month, but government officials on Wednesday played down any safety concerns.
Grains Council of Australia supports the development of genetically modified crops (SeedQuest)
The Grains Council of Australia supports the development of genetically modified (GM) crops, at a time when global food security and combating climate change is critical.
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