Tuesday June 2nd, 2015
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human-memory
Where do memories come from? How are our experiences recorded, retained and recalled? For quite some time the science of memories focused on one pathway, but now new research indicates that is only part of a larger story.
Food & Agriculture
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GMO label
From conventional breeding to mutagenesis, none of our foods that we eat today is the product of Nature�s way. But the most precise form of breeding--genetic engineering--has become the target of criticism because of alleged safety concerns. What's the science?
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New research shows mitochondrial and nuclear DNA interact throughout a person�s lifetime. What does that mean for parents seeking mitochondrial donors?
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Within the next 200 years, humans will have become so merged with technology that we�ll have evolved into �God-like cyborgs�.
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Studying the bacteria that live in an on our feline friends maybe a good proxy for humans. They live in more controlled environments and are willing eat the same thing far more often than people.
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People who sequence their genomes don�t hinder public health; they offer an opportunity for free data. We should capitalize on it.
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Billions have been spent on the "ultimate weapon" against cancer--gene-based, personalized medicine. But the money may be mis-aimed on the wrong kinds of cancer fighting drugs.
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The organic label is often touted as meaning "pesticide free" and has become a rallying cry for anti-GMO activists. But imported organics, particularly, from China, are not not well policed, and pesticide residues are a real problem.
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The most striking and at times frightening aspect of the March Against Monsanto was the unfocused vitriol voiced by the protesters.
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Mixed reviews on Abbott's GMO removal decision. Scientists blast it for being hypocritical and anti-science while some anti-GMO groups are now demanding that it certify its products as "non-GMO."
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The evidence suggests that GM crops can and do contribute to reducing global climate change. But high profile environmental groups, which profess concern about warming trends, remain steadfast in their opposition.
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The recently approved GMO potato offers some unique advantages, including better color and lower levels of acrylamide, which has been linked in some studies to cancer. Will the government require labeling because of it's 'substantially different' from non-GMO varieties?

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