A Purdue University scientist is urging federal officials to decide whether genetically engineered salmon would be allowed for U.S. consumption and arguing that not doing so may set back scientific efforts to increase food ...

Biology - Other

Aug 06, 2011 5 / 5 (2) 1

(AP) -- A billion-dollar "technical revision" added to a patent bill passed by the House last week could provide huge financial benefits to one pharmaceutical company and a law firm.

Medicine & Health - Other

Jun 30, 2011 5 / 5 (1) 0

A dozen years after a customer revolt forced Monsanto to ditch its genetically engineered potato, another company aims to resurrect high-tech spuds.

Biology - Biotechnology

May 14, 2013 5 / 5 (1) 0

(AP) -- The Food and Drug Administration expanded the warning label on a group of prostate drugs Thursday, saying they may increase the risk of a more serious form of prostate cancer.

Medicine & Health - Medications

Jun 09, 2011 3 / 5 (1) 0

Don't expect breast implants to last for life, the government warned Wednesday: About 1 in 5 women who receive them for cosmetic reasons will have them removed within 10 years, and those odds are even higher ...

Medicine & Health - Health

Jun 22, 2011 1 / 5 (1) 0