“Should Genetic Engineering play a part in New Zealand’s future?” That was the question at the heart of a debate […]
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GM maize and cancer study retracted – experts respond
A controversial study on the effects of genetically modified maize on rats has now been retracted by the publishing journal. […]
Continue reading‘Crispr’ gene tech a game changer? – Experts respond
The current front page of UK newspaper The Independent sports an article headlined ‘The Next Genetic Revolution’, exclusively detailing ‘Crispr’ – […]
Continue readingPlants in our diet unlikely to regulate genes – study
In the latest twist in the recent scientific discussion over whether double stranded RNA from plants in our diet can interfere […]
Continue readingGM feeding study in pigs – experts respond
A study examining the long-term health effects in pigs of a diet containing genetically modified crops has been published this […]
Continue readingUpdated – Experts on regulatory bodies’ approach to GM products
UPDATED: Independent experts have responded to accusations that lax regulations are allowing potentially unsafe genetically modified products into New Zealand […]
Continue readingGM fungus breach investigated
Authorities are investigating a potential breach of GM requirements at Lincoln University following the discovery of a genetically modified fungus […]
Continue readingEU finds GM maize and cancer study ‘inadequate’
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has conducted an initial review into a highly criticised French study linking herbicide resistant […]
Continue readingDaisy the GM cow makes international headlines
A cow genetically engineered to produce hypo-allergenic milk has captured headlines both here and overseas. Daisy, a calf genetically modified […]
Continue readingLow allergy milk from engineered cow – experts respond
New Zealand scientists have genetically engineered a cow to produce milk lacking beta-lactoglobulin, a protein to which some people are […]
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