Genetically modified food

Genetically modified food

A community portal about Genetically modified food with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: A genetically modified food is a product developed from a different genetically modified organism such as a crop plant, animal... [more]

A community portal about Genetically modified food with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: A genetically modified food is a product developed from a different genetically modified organism such as a crop plant, animal or microorganisms, such as snails. Genetically modified foods produced by genetic engineering have been available since the 1990s. The principal GM foods derived from plants are soybean, maize, canola, cocoa beans, and cotton seed oil.

RSS
Articles
Sorted by: Top Picks
+ write article

Another Reason to Garden - GMO Food & Roundup

Written by Gandree on
Image via Wikipedia Sometimes when you have been doing something for a long time, you forget that others may not know some of the basic things you take for granted. I recently posted an article called If You Are Starting A Garden - Count The Cost. In it I mentioned that one reason seed companies have developed genetically modified plants is so that they can spray them with Roundup for easier harvest. When I wrote that, I forgot that new gardeners may not know what Roundup is so I decided to followup on it here. It seems that it is easier to harvest such ... Read Full Story

Mother Nature Knows Best

Written by free2be2cool on
Most of us working stiffs cannot afford to buy organic food for all our needs, so could we agree to stop experimenting with our bodies? Please? In the meantime, print out the shopping guide below and take it with you to the supermarket. Study Confirms Genetically Modified Crops Threaten Human Fertility and Health Safety by Institute for Responsible Technology (Posted by sadelaine ) Austrian Government Study Confirms Genetically Modified (GM) CropsThreaten Human Fertili ty and Health Safety Advocates Call for Immediate Ban of All GM Foods and GM Crops IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 13, 2008) (Los Angeles, CA.) - A long-term feeding study commissioned by ... Read Full Story

Genetically-Modified Food -The Big Debate

Written by CaseyKazan on
As the genetically modified (GM) food industry is really starting to take off, controversy is increasing over whether people want to eat GM foods and if they should be labeled or not. Surveys show that most Americans want GM food products to be labeled as such, but so far the food industry is getting it’s way—a way that critics say leaves consumers in the dark. Earlier this year rice modified to contain human proteins gained approval for large-scale planting, and is taking root in Kansas despite the controversy. The announcement created quite a stir when it hit the media. When it was given preliminary ... Read Full Story

Jimmy’s GM food fight

Written by coolerchoice on
GM food is an emotive issue, but is too emotive? It seems to me that many people are automatically against modifying crops but don’t really know why. Indeed, it seems unnatural to mess with our food, but is it worth considering GM’s potential? And what about claims that GM could help developing world countries feed their populations? In his new Horizon documentary for BBC2, celebrity sustainable farmer Jimmy Doherty looks at this burning issue. He travels to the USA, Argentina and Uganda to find out how genetically modified food is regarded abroad. Jimmy discovers how the UK has become virtually a GM-free zone because ... Read Full Story

Organic, Genetically Modified Food, and Super Coffee: Logical Questions

Written by gotea on
For the last week I have been drinking organic, coffee that is. I must say the coffee sucks. Not because it is organic, it is just a bad roast. It got me thinking this morning about the effects of both Organic Farming and Genetically Modified Food. The prospect of “super” coffee is all too tempting for me. Let’s face facts here. Organic food costs too much. I got my coffee on sale. I personally like the idea of less pollutants in my food and my environment. I may buy more organic if the price was closer to that of non-organic food. Then I turn ... Read Full Story
more »
Genetically modified food Videos
Sorted by: Top Rated
+ add video
Click to play video
more »
Genetically modified food Photos
Sorted by: Top Rated
+ add picture
No pictures yet.
more »
News
/ edit news
Genetically Modified Food
we will be talking about genetically modified food and vegetables, which is the same principle as the GMO but the manipulation in the genes takes place in the seeds of the fruits and vegetables.Contributor: kamal saghir najjarPublished: Oct 14, 2009  
From associatedcontent.com ()
Related news:
More perspectives...
Biotech regulator approves commercial release of Bt brinjal
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC), the biotechnology regulator, Wednesday approved the commercialisation of genetically modified Bt brinjal. Bt Brinjal still needs the government’s nod before its release in the market. If it gets the nod, Bt Brinjal will be the first genetically modified food in India. Members of the committee, which [...]  
From thaindian.com ()
More perspectives...
Beware: Genetically Modified Omega 3 Oils to Appear in Foods
Monsanto, the company which spent an astounding eight million dollars last year on lobbying, is planning to flood the food market with poor quality omega 3 oils from its genetically modified (GM) soy beans. Monsanto, which is trying to control the world's farming market and infect nature with its genetically modified seeds, plans to sell its omega 3 frankenfood to processed food companies. The food companies will then claim that their frozen...  
From sott.net ()
Related news:
More perspectives...
Ireland Bans Genetically Modified Crops
The Irish Government will ban the cultivation of all GM crops and introduce a voluntary GM-free label for food - including meat, poultry, eggs, fish, crustaceans, and dairy produce made without the use of GM animal feed. The policy was adopted as part of the Renewed Programme for Government agreed between the two coalition partners, the centre-right Fianna Faíl and the Green Party, after the latter voted to support it on Saturday.  
From enn.com ()
Related news:
More perspectives...
Don't sell us GM food, over 24,000 people tell firms
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Over 24,000 people have asked big manufacturers of processed foods in India, including Nestle, Britannia and Hindustan Unilever, not to use genetically modified (GM) foods after Greenpeace put up a list of companies that could be using GM products.  
From newdelhinews.net ()
Related news:
More perspectives...
more »
Sponsors
More From Zimbio
HomeTerms & PoliciesHelpCompany WikizineFor BloggersAdvertiseSitemapAbout Us
Copyright © 2009 - Zimbio, Inc. Some rights reserved.