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GMO Food Research gives sources to learn about genetics, GM food, GM crops, transgenic crops, genetically modified organisms (GMO) and GMO world crop facts.

Growing a genetically modified crop for genetically modified food carries the risk of a transgene escaping into the wild. Why/how hybridization with wild plants occurs.

Recent scientific studies on GMO crops and its farm/agricultural and societal effects show higher costs of GM seeds, with little, if any crop yield benefits.

"Warnings Against GMO" looks at Greenpeace and other organizations' warnings on GMO genetic pollution, GM food, and dwindling farmers' rights relating to seeds and crops.

Farmers and consumers are losing in battles re: genetically modified organisms (GMO) and GM seeds. I cite 2 court cases against farmers & a study showing nutrient loss.

Genetic engineering is a hot topic in the news. This article explains how gene therapy works and what scientists are doing in genetic engineering research.

Genetic Engineering: Article provides global overview of genetic engineering (GE), genetically modified food, genetically modified organism and biotechnology.

The main concern with the safety of genetically engineered (modified) foods is the introduction of changes in the genes that were unintended

Greenpeace released a poll suggesting that 80% of the population in British Columbia is concerned about the food they are eating.

The story, or its premise rather, is very interesting, and that's the best reason to finish the book.

Genetic Engineering is a human-invented technique, right? Wrong. A simple garden bacteria, Agrobacteria first came up with the idea to make genetically modified foods.

The idea of generation of electricity from batteries powered by viruses might seem a little bit far-fetched, akin to what people read in science fiction.

Hybrid dog breeds are going mainstream as increasing numbers of Labradoodles are turning up on suburban streets. Next come genetically engineered dogs and robot canines.

The GMO conflict in agriculture has simmered since Monsanto developed Roundup© herbicide (glyphosate) and patented its Roundup Ready© GM grains.

Americans trust that ingredients on food labels are complete and safe. Yet few know and even less approve of the undisclosed, Genetically Modified food in the pantry.

To understand how a cell works, you have to take it apart and put it back together. That's the thinking behind synthetic biology.

Scientists have speculated that memories leave traces in the form of biologically altered brain cells. Recent research provides support for the idea of a memory trace.

Recombinant DNA is modified genetic material that has been engineered by combining two or more strands of DNA to form novel base-pair sequences.

With the release of Margaret Atwood's newest novel, The Year of the Flood, one must reread Oryx and Crake - a novel she wrote that takes place in a simultaneous future

A Guinea Pig's History is not what you'd think after skimming the title. Endersby skillfully weaves an addictive tale where genetics history is impossibly interesting.

The Greenpeace history of issues and activism falls under eight categories. The international organization has tackled controversial issues with controversial tactics.

As science fiction genetics begin to look more plausible, take a look at this list of popular sci fi movies to rent that explore the implications of genetic engineering.

For years the Durian fruit has fascinated visitors to east asia. It's stink is overpowering, and hotels forbid guests to bring it in. Now that may be about to change

Prisoners sent to Auschwitz knew their reassignment was a death sentence. Often the best chance of survival came from being used as a subject of medical experimentation.

What do you get when you cross a B-Grade werewolf movie with New Zealand's number 1 export? A hybrid, cinematic mutation called Black Sheep.

Childhood obesity is a health threatening condition that can follow children into adulthood. Medical intervention may be needed to get weight under control.

The history behind the race to develop a human clone, a look at the Clonaid and Hwang Woo-suk controversies and why human cloning in reality may be a bad idea.

Find out why the demand for certified organic wool and environmentally conscious garments are on the rise in the fashion industry.

Cancer and autoimmune diseases are on the rise. Contaminants in our food contribute to this rise. See what the Bible says about body purity.

While secular, Indian scientists appreciate the divine in their worldview. What might they bring to global discussions on science and religion?

Researchers are taking food to a whole new level by creating foods that are directly beneficial to human health.

The prospect of genetically engineering humans is still sitting in Pandora's Box, but the genetic engineering of the food supply is generating a heated public debate.

These five dystopian novels will give any reader the chills: all of them predict bleak controlled futures: some may hit too close to home for your own comfort.

New short fiction from Nancy Kress, James Patrick Kelly, Ian R. Macleod, Lawrence Persson, Forrest Aguirre, and a debut for Felicity Shoulders. Book Reviews by Peter Heck

SF by Damian Broderick, Robert Reed, Michael Blumlein, Hugo-winner Kristine Kathryn Rusch, new writers Derek Zumsteg and Mary Robinette Kowal, and Steven Popkes returns

From peasant blouses and skinny jeans to punk rock and the Rubik's cube, fads from the 1980's have come back in fashion, including these award-winning sci-fi classics.

Weapon of mass destruction (WMD) is a term that has been thrown around very loosely over the past decade without much explanation beyond its ominous moniker.

With so many Canadian literary magazines, it's hard to know which titles to submit one's poetry to. Do some research and increase the likelihood of being published!

Scientits are using brain matter from sharks to fight brain diseases in humans, but their shark test subjects are about to turn around and bite them.

Earth Democracy is a book and a global movement. Shiva outlines the fundamental concepts: chiefly that all markets must respect the environment that sustains them.

July's issue has stories from regulars Matthew Hughes, Lisa Goldstein, Albert Cowdrey, and James L. Cambias, reviews from Charles de Lint, James Sallis and Kathy Maio

This article describes what genetically modified foods are, statistics regarding the use of, and the origins, health concerns, and benefits of genetically modified foods.

The human body has evolved through mutation and natural selection over a vast period of time, leaving it teeming with 'quick-fixes', rather than perfect designs.

I Am Legend tries hard, and succeeds initially, but its many changes in tone and method keep it from having any kind of lasting impact.

A Dominic Green Special Issue, with three stories and an interview, plus fiction from Eric Gregory and Suzanne Palmer, with reviews from Nick Lowe, Tony Lee and others

Shimomura, Chalfie and Tsien invented a technique that has revolutionised the study of biology.

Without a practical definition of scientific ethics and pragmatic application of philosophy science and technology are becoming increasingly dangerous.

Going carbon neutral means finding ways to control the methane produced by sheep and cattle. From vaccines to cashew oil, new efforts to meet Kyoto Protocol objectives.

Nebula Awards Showcase 2003 edited by Nancy Kress, includes Jack Williamson's The Ultimate Earth, Kelly Link's winning novellette, and an ewxcellent Mike Resnick story.

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