The Genetic Engineering Debate

Debating genetic engineering, genetic modification, proposition 37, biotechnology, transgenic organisms, synthetic life, patenting life, monsanto, corporate control, evolution, labeling, GMOs, food security, education, democracy and the sacred.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Let's stop with the silly memes and start learning the science!

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As the debate about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) polarizes, a clear understanding of biotechnologies and their effects becomes inc...
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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

The precedent-setting effect of first-generation GMOs

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Current debate between proponents and critics of "genetic engineering" is, by and large, a battle to determine whether or not GMO...
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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Unpredictable genes

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Genes are unpredictable. A given gene may behave in many different ways, depending on the signals it is receiving from other parts of the...
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Thursday, February 6, 2014

De-extinction: Extreme GMOs in conversationist's clothing

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De-extinction is the name given to several approaches that Biotech Boosters promise will eventually be able to bring back extinct species. ...
Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Genetics 101: Why you should be concerned about GMOs.

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When genetic engineering hits the news, the headlines are so confusing and contradictory that it is hard for any of us to make sense of it. ...
Thursday, May 30, 2013

Kickstarter's Ill-Conceived Support for Extreme Biotechnology

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In late April, a Kickstarter campaign was launched to raise money to produce glowing plants . The venture was plugged as environmental: if ...
Sunday, December 9, 2012

"Substantial equivalence" - A tricky, misleading term!

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The biotech industry argues that genetically engineered organisms do not require labeling, should not be subjected to rigorous testing, and ...
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