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Genetically modified organism

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
Terragator
Health
EPA approves a new herbicide for GMO crops and lawsuits follow
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’
Saint-Martin Paris Metro Station
Global Scan
Come inside some of the world’s abandoned subway stations
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
Environment
Brazilians welcome genetically-modified mosquito to help fight dengue fever
Environment
Study finds health issues with pigs consuming genetically modified foods
Environment
Congress’ budget bill contained protections for genetically modified food
Business, Economics and Jobs
Washington activists pushing for new labeling requirements for genetically modified foods
Arts, Culture & Media
Stories behind our food
How an Anonymous Rider Functionally Deregulated GMOs
GMO Food Labeling
GMO-Trees
GM No! Mendocino?
GM Corn
Global Politics
Science and the next president