genetic engineering

Brazil Called upon to Block Genetically Engineered Eucalyptus Trees

By Valentina Ieri
Forest protection, increased biodiversity and wildlife conservation are just a few of the promises made by proponents of genetically engineered (GE) plants. But campaigners are not buying these promises.

Synthetic Biology Could Open a Whole New Can of Worms

By Desmond Brown
Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, is the world’s leading producer of vetiver. In the southwest of the country, vetiver production is hard to ignore.

Do Not GM My Food!

By Julio Godoy
Attempts to genetically modify food staples, such as crops and cattle, to increase their nutritional value and overall performance have prompted world-wide criticism by environmental, nutritionists and agriculture experts, who say that protecting and fomenting biodiversity is a far better solution to hunger and malnutrition.


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