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Posted on May 2, 2017

Who Wants Disease-Resistant GM Tomatoes? Probably Not Europe

Who Wants Disease-Resistant GM Tomatoes? Probably Not Europe
The regulatory scene in Europe can't seem to look straight at rules for new kinds of genome editing The post Who Wants Disease-Resistant GM Tomatoes? Probably Not Europe appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on April 12, 2017

To Save Florida’s Famous Oranges, Scientists Race to Weaponize a Virus

To Save Florida’s Famous Oranges, Scientists Race to Weaponize a Virus
Florida's orange growers are running out of time to find a cure to the deadly "citrus greening" disease. A spinach gene-carrying virus might be their lifeline. The post To Save Florida's Famous Oranges, Scientists Race to Weaponize a Virus appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on April 12, 2017

To Save Florida’s Famous Oranges, Scientists Race to Weaponize a Virus

To Save Florida’s Famous Oranges, Scientists Race to Weaponize a Virus
Florida's orange growers are running out of time to find a cure to the deadly "citrus greening" disease. A spinach gene-carrying virus might be their lifeline. The post To Save Florida's Famous Oranges, Scientists Race to Weaponize a Virus appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on January 9, 2017

The Chemical Industry’s Having a Bad Reaction to New Regs

The Chemical Industry’s Having a Bad Reaction to New Regs
A law passed by congress last summer has slowed down innovation in commercial chemistry. The post The Chemical Industry's Having a Bad Reaction to New Regs appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on November 10, 2016

Florida Votes to Release Millions of Zika-Fighting Mosquitos

Florida Votes to Release Millions of Zika-Fighting Mosquitos
On Tuesday, the constituents a Florida county voted to yes to a genetically modified experiment in disease vector control. The post Florida Votes to Release Millions of Zika-Fighting Mosquitos appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on June 8, 2016

Save the Galapagos With GMO Rats. What Could Go Wrong?

Save the Galapagos With GMO Rats. What Could Go Wrong?
Will environmentalists embrace genetic modification if it can save an island full of endangered species? The post Save the Galapagos With GMO Rats. What Could Go Wrong? appeared first on WIRED.
Posted on February 18, 2016

China Hates GMOs. Problem Is, China Really Needs GMOs

China Hates GMOs. Problem Is, China Really Needs GMOs

China just announced its biggest-ever foreign acquisition. But can it force its people to like GMOs?

The post China Hates GMOs. Problem Is, China Really Needs GMOs appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on November 20, 2015

In a First, the FDA Clears Genetically Modified Salmon for Eating—It Just Took 20 Years

In a First, the FDA Clears Genetically Modified Salmon for Eating—It Just Took 20 Years

For the first time in history, a genetically modified organism is declared safe to eat. It's a salmon.

The post In a First, the FDA Clears Genetically Modified Salmon for Eating—It Just Took 20 Years appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on November 10, 2015

Intrexon’s Billionaire CEO Is Betting on the Most Controversial GMOs

Intrexon’s Billionaire CEO Is Betting on the Most Controversial GMOs

At a time of when public opinion against GMOs has gathered enough momentum to pass GMO-labeling laws, Intrexon is making bold business moves.

The post Intrexon’s Billionaire CEO Is Betting on the Most Controversial GMOs appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on November 5, 2015

Biotech’s New Plan: Nobody Say ‘GMO’

Biotech’s New Plan: Nobody Say ‘GMO’

How do you tout the benefits of a technology when the well is already so poisoned?

The post Biotech’s New Plan: Nobody Say ‘GMO’ appeared first on WIRED.

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