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Genetic engineering

Embryos in a dish
Science
Walter Isaacson on how gene editing will change lives
An illustration of small pieces of DNA at precise areas along a DNA strand
Commentary
The first genome edited babies are here. What happens next?
E-coli glows
Science
A community bio-tech lab offers a crash course in designing life — open to the public
An agriculturist prepares to plant "Golden Rice" seedlings at a laboratory of the International Rice Research Institute in Los Banos, Laguna.
Science
Forget chemotherapy — try some genetically modified lettuce to fight your colon cancer
People hold signs during one of many worldwide "March Against Monsanto" protests against Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and agro-chemicals, in Los Angeles on October 12, 2013.
Science
Why the term GMO is ‘scientifically meaningless’
A trader checks stacked boxes of cotton before loading them onto a truck inside a cotton processing unit in Kadi near the western Indian city of Ahmedabad.
Environment
Are GMOs really behind India’s farming success?
Corn and field
Environment
China says no to a shipment of US corn contaminated with GMOs — and surprising lawsuits follow
An employee at a Seattle co-op stocks produce near a sign supporting a 2013 ballot initiative in Washington state that would have required labeling of GMO foods. The initiative failed, with record amounts of money spent to defeat it.
Business
GMO lobbying is a booming business as labeling laws increase
Sweet corn
Food
A former critic of genetically modified crops changes his tune and sings the praises of GMOs
Monsanto corn seeds, Mon 810, are grown in only five countries in the European Union. France, Germany, Italy are among those who have banned GMOs as a precaution.
Environment
This Italian farmer is fighting for the right to grow genetically modified corn on his land
Monsanto corn seeds, Mon 810, are grown in only five countries in the European Union. France, Germany, Italy are among those who have banned GMOs as a precaution.
Environment
This Italian farmer is fighting for the right to grow genetically modified corn on his land
Environment
Study finds health issues with pigs consuming genetically modified foods
Business, Economics and Jobs
Washington activists pushing for new labeling requirements for genetically modified foods
Environment
French study raises questions about health effects of genetically modified corn
Fighting GM foods, and the weeds they cause
Environment
Frankenfish (genetically modified salmon) comes alive!
Environment
GMO lunch? Uganda considers disease-resistant cassava
Genetically Engineering Glowing Plants
How an Anonymous Rider Functionally Deregulated GMOs
GMO Food Labeling
Business, Economics and Jobs
Glow-in-the-Dark Fish: Bright Idea or Environmental Threat?
GMO Trees
Genetically Modified Foods on the Defensive
Listener Letters
Europe and Bio-Tech Foods
Europe and Bio-Tech Foods
FDA Puts Transgenic Fish on the Scales
Judging Biotech Seeds
GMO Trees
Golden Rice
Emerging Science Note/Poplars
Planting the Seed
GM No! Mendocino?
Emerging Science Note/GM Experiments
Almanac/Oncomouse
The Right to Refuse?
G-E Labelling
Generation Next: Designer Babies
GM Corn
Golden Rice
Update on the GM Food Debate
The Latest Debate Over Genetically-Modified Foods
Global Politics
Science and the next president
Environment
Can genetically engineered crops help feed the world?