She led the research team that produced the first transgenic plant, but had little interest in becoming the spokesperson for ...

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This consensus report examines a range of questions and opinions about the economic, agronomic, health, safety, or other effects of genetically engineered (GE) crops and food. Claims and research that ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Genetically engineered crops are profitable for farmers and may help protect people and the environment from an overload of pesticides, a panel of experts reported on Tuesday.

Excessive fertilizer use can be expensive and bad for the environment, but plants require nutrients to grow. To combat this problem, scientists have been attempting to use genetic engineering to help ...

People have been making genetic changes to plants since the start of agriculture. Since farming began, people have altered the genes of plants grown for food. Over time, people have developed many ...

A tiny protein tweak may unlock nitrogen-fixing super-crops that slash global fertilizer demand. Scientists discovered a small protein region that determines whether plants reject or welcome ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday reapproved the weed killer dicamba for use on ...

(Beyond Pesticides, April 10, 2026) An important study not previously covered in Daily News, “Use of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO)-Containing Food Products in Children,” raises serious concerns ...

As Earth’s population grows, we will need more food. According to one estimate, we may need to nearly double our crop yields in the next century to keep up. At the same time, climate change and wild ...

(FILES)Severely damaged corn stalks due to a widespread drought are seen in this August 15, 2012 file photo at sunset on a farm near Oakland City, Indiana. The World Bank said August 30, 2012 that ...