Gene-Editing: How Do We Move Towards Acceptance

Gene Editing

This mix of opinions affirm the notion that many perceptions about biotechnology and food are based on misunderstanding and fear. The way we grow and consume food, consumer skepticism around biotechnology remains steady. As I alluded to in Science Over Fiction: GMOS for Public Good, consumer skepticism is largely derived from misconceptions around the science…

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Busting the Myth: GMO Corn Does Increase Crop Yields

Growers For Biotechnology

GMO corn varieties increased crop yields 5.6 to 24.5 percent relative to their non-GMO equivalents A recent study published by Scientific Reports, and expanded upon in an article by Paul McDivitt for the Genetic Literacy Project, affirms what scientists have often believed: use of GMO technology has increased crop yields. Instead of relying on single…

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Oregon Court of Appeals affirms ruling overturning GMO ban

Growers For Biotechnology

A ruling that invalidated a GMO ban in Oregon’s Josephine County has been affirmed on appeal. The Oregon Court of Appeals has affirmed that a prohibition against genetically engineered crops in Josephine County is pre-empted by state law. Voters in Josephine County approved the ban in 2014, nearly a year after state lawmakers passed a…

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Local Companies Gear Up For Commercialization Of GM Seeds

The National Biosafety Committee was already on ground to screen and approve seed companies that would actively participate in the seed multiplication when GM seeds are finally commercialized. The Biosafety Bill was signed into law in 2015, putting Nigeria on the map of countries with requisite regulations for effective practice of modern agricultural biotechnology. The…

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Rwandan scientists debate potential pros and cons of allowing farmers to grow GMO crops

Genetically modified organisms, which scientists argue are primed to revolutionise agriculture and livestock, have attracted criticism and skepticism from various circles. In bid to boost food security, several countries around the world have embraced GMOs, while others remain skeptical about embracing the technology. Rwanda is one of the latest countries to take early steps towards…

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How Asian consumers and farmers are tiptoeing into using GMO crops

High costs, back-breaking work and unpredictable yields compelled Rosalie Ellasus to give up on corn farming…. But Rosalie changed her mind after the Philippine government allowed companies to release biotechnology corn seed. Scientifically, such a material is known as a genetically modified organism (GMO) or transgenic organism. Transgenic corn has been genetically engineered to be…

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