News tagged with factory farm

Would Pain-Free Animals Make a More Humane Hamburger?

(PhysOrg.com) -- With advancements in genetic engineering, researchers say that it may soon be possible to breed farm animals that don't feel pain. The suggestion has sparked controversy on whether denying ...

Biology / Biotechnology

Sep 03, 2009 | 3.4 / 5 (7) | 39

Swine flu joins list of animal diseases that affect people

The swine flu virus that is smoldering in this country and triggering a full-blown outbreak in Mexico is one of a growing number of animal pathogens to jump the species barrier -- and may be the microbe that jumpstarts the ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Apr 29, 2009 | 2.7 / 5 (6) | 0