The first genetically modified (GM) food ever made commercially available to the public was a tomato, invented in the US in 1994. Since then, a number of different genetically modified foods have been created, including corn, cotton, potatoes and pink pineapple.Although genetically modified foods still get a bit of a bad rap, there are actually many good reasons why modifying an organism’s genetics may be worthwhile. For example, many breeds of genetically modified foods have made them more resistant to disease.It’s also possible to modify foods to make them more nutritious. Take for example golden rice. This grain was engineered to have higher levels of vitamin A, in order to tackle deficiencies of this nutrient in impoverished countries.But despite all the developments in genetically modified foods since 1994, few products have actually made it to the market. The continued ignorance of the general public about GM products alongside the reluctance of government policymakers in some countries have impeded the progress of genetically modified foods moving from the lab to the market.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2023/03/13/changing-negative-perceptions-about-gmos-gene-edited-purple-tomato-with-great-taste-longer-shelf-life-and-as-much-anthocyanin-as-a-blueberry-is-one-of-many-new-gm-foods/
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Changing negative perceptions about GMOs? Gene-edited purple tomato with great taste, longer shelf life and as much anthocyanin as blueberries is one of many new GM foods – Genetic Literacy Project
The first genetically modified (GM) food ever made commercially available to the public was a tomato, invented in the US in 1994. Since then, a number of different genetically modified foods have been created, including corn, cotton, potatoes and pink pineapple.Although genetically modified foods still get a bit of a bad rap, there are actually many good reasons why modifying an organism’s genetics may be worthwhile. For example, many breeds of genetically modified foods have made them more resistant to disease.It’s also possible to modify foods to make them more nutritious. Take for example golden rice. This grain was engineered to have higher levels of vitamin A, in order to tackle deficiencies of this nutrient in impoverished countries.But despite all the developments in genetically modified foods since 1994, few products have actually made it to the market. The continued ignorance of the general public about GM products alongside the reluctance of government policymakers in some countries have impeded the progress of genetically modified foods moving from the lab to the market.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2023/03/13/changing-negative-perceptions-about-gmos-gene-edited-purple-tomato-with-great-taste-longer-shelf-life-and-as-much-anthocyanin-as-a-blueberry-is-one-of-many-new-gm-foods/
French Academy of Agriculture’s Catherine Regnault-Roger challenges misinformation about crop genetics in her sweeping new book – Genetic Literacy Project
Let’s be frank: Rare are the scientists who have a sense of communication. Catherine Regnault Roger is part of this small group. A pharmacist from Paris 5, and a State Doctor of Natural Sciences from Pierre and Marie Curie University, she is now Emeritus University Professor (E2S UPPA) and a member of the Academy of Agriculture.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2023/02/20/french-academy-of-agricultures-catherine-regnault-roger-challenges-misinformation-about-crop-genetics-in-her-sweeping-new-book/
50+ scientists challenge Boston College, Florida International for hosting philosopher Vandana Shiva, disseminator of science disinformation on vaccines and crop biotechnology – Genetic Literacy Project
We are scholars and journalists of life sciences and social sciences from around the world who have published hundreds of scholarly papers and articles about agriculture, food, biomedicine, and related biotechnologies; some of us are science communicators and agronomists.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2023/02/02/50-scientists-challenge-boston-college-florida-international-for-hosting-philosopher-vandana-shiva-disseminator-of-ethically-questionable-science-disinformation-on-vaccines-and-crop-biotechnol/
Does Organic Farming Really Benefit Your Food And Health?
The “Organic” badge is quite lucrative for businesses and corporations, so they are trying to monopolize that market by having lobbyists inside the certifying authorities who will then lobby the government officials staffing these bodies
Viewpoint: Concerned whether pesticides in the environment are safe? Listen to hands-on experts, not ideologues – Genetic Literacy Project
Few environmental issues are more controversial than the potential danger of pesticides used to tame weeds and disease in crops. Supporters of the discriminating use of pesticides, including many farmers, scientists, and regulators defend their use.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2023/02/07/viewpoint-concerned-whether-pesticides-in-the-environment-are-safe-listen-to-hands-on-experts-not-ideologues/
Social justice environmental activists move to block gene editing to control invasive species and promote biodiversity. Here’s why they’re misguided – Genetic Literacy Project
Hawaii has emerged as ground zero for efforts to raise the awareness of the dangers of invasive species. Just last month, biosecurity experts testified in the state legislature, forecasting more than $3 billion in costs associated with just four invasive species running wild: brown tree snake, miconia (a weedy tree), little fire ant and red imported fire ant. The estimated eradication costs for just these four invaders using today’s limited methods: $38 million.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2023/02/07/social-justice-environmental-activists-move-to-block-gene-editing-to-control-invasive-species-and-promote-biodiversity-heres-why-theyre-misguided/
Viewpoint: Despite ‘incredible amount of pseudoscientific claims,’ consensus confirms safety of GM crops — and they are often safer than organic – Genetic Literacy Project
A paper, by Elisa Pellegrino et al. published in Nature Scientific Reports, a highly respected peer-reviewed journal, analyzed over 6000 published papers on GMO corn over the past 20 years. The researchers performed a meta-analysis of all of that research focusing on differences in productivity, toxicological, and environmental differences between GMO and non-GMO corn.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2023/02/01/viewpoint-despite-incredible-amount-of-pseudoscientific-claims-consensus-confirms-safety-of-gm-crops-and-they-are-often-safer-than-organic/
Podcast: ‘Disinformation feedback loop’ — GLP’s Jon Entine and geneticist Kevin Folta expose web of anti-biotech groups — and their anti-vaxx, cult-promoting funding sources – Genetic Literacy Project
The Genetic Literacy Project is a popular science news website. A diverse set of articles and viewpoints are presented, with original articles and news
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2023/01/27/podcast-disinformation-feedback-loop-glps-jon-entine-and-geneticist-kevin-folta-expose-web-of-anti-biotech-groups-and-their-anti-vaxx-cult-promoting-funding-sources/
Viewpoint: Challenging fearmongering — Environmental Working Group’s annual ‘Dirty Dozen’ uses chemophobia to scare people about safe produce – Genetic Literacy Project
EWG claims that it is not out to scare the public, that it only strives to alert consumers as to which fruits and vegetables harbour the most pesticide residues and should therefore, if possible, be purchased in their organic versions. That may be the stated motive, but I suspect EWG is not averse to the donations reaped by the wide publicity the Dirty Dozen list generates.
— Read on geneticliteracyproject.org/2023/01/26/viewpoint-challenging-fearmongering-environmental-working-groups-annual-dirty-dozen-uses-chemophobia-to-scare-people-about-safe-produce/
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