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Human
Ben Locwin | Genetic Literacy Project
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.
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Food & Agriculture
Jon Entine | Genetic Literacy Project
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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Meredith Knight | Genetic Literacy Project
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.
Andrew Porterfield | Genetic Literacy Project
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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Andrew Porterfield | Genetic Literacy Project
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.
Gerelyn Terzo | Genetic Literacy Project
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."
Andrew Porterfield | Genetic Literacy Project
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.
Layla Katiraee | Genetic Literacy Project
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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