Scientists have discovered that grasses are able to short cut evolution by taking genes from their neighbours. The findings suggest wild grasses are naturally genetically modifying themselves to gain a competitive advantage.
Biotechnology
Feb 18, 2019
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American farmers are using smaller amounts of better targeted pesticides, but these are harming pollinators, aquatic insects and some plants far more than decades ago, a new study finds.
Plants & Animals
Apr 1, 2021
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The scientific quest for pest-resistant crops suffered a blow Thursday when disappointed British researchers announced their designer wheat failed to repel aphids in the field.
Biotechnology
Jun 25, 2015
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Genetically modified crops have long drawn fire from opponents worried about potential contamination of conventional crops and other plants. Now a plant gene discovered by University of Guelph scientists might help farmers ...
Biotechnology
Feb 19, 2015
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If you believe this article from Collective Evolution, a site that claims to be "one of the worlds most popular alternative media company", there is currently DNA from genetically modified plants floating in your blood that ...
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 26, 2014
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In a massive restructuring, US auto giant General Motors announced Monday it will cut 15 percent of its workforce to save $6 billion and adapt to "changing market conditions."
Business
Nov 26, 2018
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The humble rice grain is the staple food for billions of people throughout the developing world, but there is little nutritional value in the grain beyond providing carbohydrates for energy.
Biotechnology
Oct 31, 2016
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In a report to the Council for Science and Technology, which advises the Prime Minister on science policy, the scientists warn that unless GM crops are regulated at national, rather than at EU level, European agriculture ...
Biotechnology
Mar 20, 2014
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As the abundance of genetically modified (GM) foods continues to grow, so does the demand for monitoring and labeling them. The genes of GM plants used for food are tweaked to make them more healthful or pest-resistant, but ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 15, 2014
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Genetically modified (GM) crops have been a source of great controversy—particularly in Europe—but acts of vandalism and associated security costs have made scientific evidence about the health and ecological impacts ...
Biotechnology
Feb 28, 2013
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