How Will the FDA’s New Commissioner Handle Genetically Modified Foods?
Scott Gottlieb, the current head of the FDA, recently announced his resignation, throwing the future of food regulation into question.
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Inside the Academic Journal That Corporations Love
A recent lawsuit against Monsanto offers a clear and troubling view into industry strategies that warp research for…
Do Scientists Understand Genetically Modified Foods?
Americans aren’t so sure, according to a new survey. By Nathan Collins People protest against chemical giant Monsanto…
Is It a GMO or Not?
A new generation of genetically modified organisms will be genetically indistinguishable from non-GMOs. By Michael White A horned…
Genetically Engineered Crops Have Increased Pesticide Use
In theory, Roundup Ready soybeans and the like should have reduced pesticide use. They haven’t. By Nathan Collins…
The Politics of Food Reform Has Disappeared From the Democratic Agenda
It’s easier to plant organic in the White House garden, import a beehive, and leave politics out of…
A GMO-Labeling Bill Heads to Obama’s Desk
House Republicans and Democrats passed a bill yesterday requiring food manufacturers to label any product made with genetically…
Will Open-Source Plants Spur Better Agriculture?
A new initiative is looking to make better crops by freeing their germplasm from intellectual property restrictions. By…
Who’s Afraid of Frankenfish?
The Food and Drug Administration has approved genetically modified salmon — but the public is still hopelessly confused about the…
The Monsanto-Bayer Merger That Could Change Agriculture
The German pharmaceutical giant’s$62 billion offer would acquire all of Monsanto’s stock shares. By Madeleine Thomas The Bayer…