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- Science: Biology: Genetics: Eukaryotic: Plant: Genetic Modification (7)
- Society: Issues: Environment: Food and Drink (15)
Quotations by scientists on the safety of GM foods
members.tripod.com
"There is an awful lot unknown about hazards of new [GM food] crops and until it is fully tested we should not be subjecting people to risks, least of all young children."
Genetically Manipulated Plants Used for Food
plab.ku.dk
Articles, commentary and links to other sources, with emphasis on the findings of Dr. A. Pusztai.
Agent Orange
angelfire.com
Personal pages give an overview of the extent of genetic engineering in plants and animals as well what some of the hazards might be.
BBC Special report: Food under the microscope
news.bbc.co.uk
Questions and answers, articles, and a debate between a biotech company and Greenpeace, plus links to pro and con sites.
Alliance for Better Foods
betterfoods.org
Encourages fact-based discussion about developments in plant biotechnology.
Norfolk Genetic Information Network (NGIN)
members.tripod.com
UK and international news; articles; quotations by scientists.
Engineering Crops in a Needy World
americanradioworks.publicradio.org
Presentation of the genetically modified food debate in India.
Monsanto
monsanto.com
Corporate information about Monsanto, a major producer of GM seeds, as well as educational material, news and a long list of links.
Debunking Myths of Genetic Engineering in Crops
plant.uoguelph.ca
Article attacking genetic engineering, with references, by E. Ann Clark.
Genetic Engineering In Agriculture
members.tripod.com
A virtual book about applications of genetic engineering in agriculture,and about the movement trying to discredit it.
GE Free Food Guide
greenpeace.org.nz
A guide to buying genetically engineering free and organic food in New Zealand.
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
iatp.org
Mission is to create environmentally and economically sustainable rural communities through sound agriculture and trade policy. Includes ongoing campaigns to fight genetically engineered foods.
Co-Extra Project
coextra.org
The project deals with the co-existence and traceability in the GM and non-GM supply chains. Co-Extra is a 4-years Integrated Project funded by the European Commission. News, events and information about the project.
Organic Seed Alliance
seedalliance.org
Supports the ethical development and stewardship of the genetic resources of agricultural seed.
Terminator technology threatening African farmers' rights
afrol.com
Article in Afrol News on the possible effects of the terminator gene on southern African agriculture. (June 21, 2001)
Genetically Modified Food - UK and World News
connectotel.com
Archive of news articles about GM foods, from 1998 to the present. Also includes editorials about the risks, lack of safety testing, and proponents of the products.
AgBioWorld
agbioworld.org
Sponsored by scientists in favor of crop biotechnology. Members include Nobel Prize winners Norman Bourlaug and James Watson.
Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology
pewagbiotech.org
Headlines on genetically modified food, agricultural biotechnology and transgenic animals, intended for the public, media, and policymakers.
AgBios
agbios.com
Regulatory and risk assessment information on agricultural biotechnology products, including genetically modified foods and crops.
Genetically Modified Foods and Organisms
ornl.gov
Overview of genetically modified foods, crops, organisms. Pros and cons of genetic modification.
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GM crop imports should be increased, say ministers and farmers
Times Online
... farming from the restrictions on GM crop varieties in the European Union was underlined in a consultation paper on the nation's future food security, ...
Times Online
... farming from the restrictions on GM crop varieties in the European Union was underlined in a consultation paper on the nation's future food security, ...
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