GM canola no threat to health says OGTR
Australia's gene technology regulator has found GM canola does not pose any risk to human health or the environment. In
the biggest step towards approving the release of GM canola for general use,... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3685A
wheaty issue: GM wheat enters regulatory arena
Wheat may be the next major genetically modified (GM) food crop to hit the market.A number of companies have wheat
varieties in research and development at the moment, including those engineered
t...More...http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3684GE and food production: where are we now?By
most accounts, the introduction of genetically engineered (GE) crops into the North American and global marketplace has
been a commercial and environmental success story.Although initial, infla... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3681
Old news in new bottles
In the following piece Thomas R. DeGregori refutes an article in the UK Independent:The news item from The Independent
("Insects Thrive on GM 'Pest-killing' Crops") has been presented as yet start... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3680
France announces extensive new field trialsFrance has recently announced approvals for extensive field trials of
genetically modified corn.The European Union currently has a moratorium on GMOs, which places restrictions on trade with
other...More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3678
Aust canola exports unaffected by GM - WA reportAustralia's canola exports would only be marginally affected if the
nation adopted genetically modified crops, a new report has found. Compiled by the West Australian Department of
Agriculture, th... More... http://www.lifesciencesnetwork.com/news-detail.asp?newsID=3677