Could GM crops plant seeds of change for China’s food security push?
Fears over the safety of genetically modified crops are complicating the central government's plans for their role in China's ...
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China approves more GM crops to boost food security
China approved five gene-edited crop varieties and 12 types of genetically modified soybeans, corn, and cotton. Reuters says the expanded approvals are intended to boost high-yielding crops, reduce ...
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Tofu: Health Benefits and Risks
A large proportion of the world soybean crop is genetically modified (GMO). GMO crops have genes added to them to improve their growth, pest resistance, nutrient content, and ease of farming.
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Understand GMO crops? Test yourself with this quiz
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Nearly half of American farms grow genetically modified crops such as Bt corn or glyphosate-resistant (Roundup-ready) soybeans. Peter Goldsbrough, a plant scientist and expert ...
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GMO foods stir controversies as experts disagree
Experts are divided over the use of Genetically Modified Organic (GMO) foods in Nigeria. While some say GMO foods are harmful ...
Study links increased glyphosate exposure to harmful effects on infant health
Increased exposure to glyphosate, one of the most widely used herbicides in the United States and much of the world, harms ...
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Will EPA continue to allow problematic pesticides?
The US Environmental Protection Agency is slated to decide this year whether several controversial pesticides can stay on the ...
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China approves more GM crops to boost yields, ensure food security
BEIJING, Dec 31 (Reuters) - China has approved five gene-edited crop varieties and 12 types of genetically modified (GM) soybean, corn and cotton, expanding approvals to boost high-yield crops ...