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World Food Prize goes to 3 biotech scientists

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:19:42 -0400

DES MOINES, Iowa - The World Food Prize Foundation on Wednesday took the bold step of awarding this year's prize to three pioneers of plant biotechnology whose work brought the world genetically modified crops.

USDA: Modified wheat appears to be isolated

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:04:30 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Agriculture Department says it has no indications that genetically modified wheat found in Oregon last month has spread beyond the field in which it was found.

Editorial: Court's gene ruling makes sense

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:52:26 -0400

An editorial / By Dale McFeatters - To most laypersons, it defies common sense that a private company could patent for profit a naturally occurring part of the human body. Fortunately, all nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court felt the same way.

Court says isolated human genes cannot be patented

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:36:37 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously threw out attempts to patent human genes, siding with advocates who say the multibillion-dollar biotechnology industry should not have exclusive control over genetic information found inside the human body.

Maine advances genetically modified food labels

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:11:43 -0400

AUGUSTA, Maine - Maine food retailers would have to put special labels on products that contain genetically modified ingredients, under a measure advanced by the House on Tuesday.

On GMO labeling, Conn. needs other states to act

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:02:39 -0400

HARTFORD, Connecticut - Advocates are celebrating the nation's most sweeping legislation requiring special labels for genetically modified food, but to take effect the new Connecticut law will need help from lawmakers in neighboring states.

Bhutanese refugee receives Gates scholarship

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 09:59:38 -0400

RIVERDALE, Maryland - When Divesh Rizal laced up his roller skates during Senior Fun Day, the next few moments would speak volumes about the young man's perseverance and determination.

Meetings focus on genetically modified crops

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:04:29 -0400

ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana - Meetings planned in four states will ask people what they think about using genetically modified crops on refuges to provide food for migrating waterfowl.

Kan. farmer sues Monsanto over GMO wheat discovery

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:13:45 -0400

WICHITA, Kansas - A Kansas farmer has sued seed giant Monsanto over last week's discovery of genetically engineered experimental wheat in an 80-acre field in Oregon, claiming the company's gross negligence hurt U.S. growers by driving down wheat prices and causing some international markets to suspend certain imports.

Gene flaws common in blacks with breast cancer

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 08:49:19 -0400

CHICAGO - Gene flaws that raise the risk of breast cancer are surprisingly common in black women with the disease, according to the first comprehensive testing in this racial group. The study found that one-fifth of these women have BRCA mutations, a problem usually associated with women of Eastern European Jewish descent but recently highlighted by the plight of Angelina Jolie.

Richmond VA hospital joins DNA project

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 14:25:08 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - A veterans hospital in Richmond has joined a national research initiative to develop a genetic database with DNA samples from 1 million veterans.

VPIRG launches summer campaign on GMO labeling

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 09:16:04 -0400

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vermont - A Vermont consumer and environmental group is keying its summer canvassing campaign around the debate over labeling of genetically modified food.

EU recommends testing of US wheat after GM find

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:38:23 -0400

BERLIN - The European Union is urging its 27 member states to test certain wheat shipments from the United States after unauthorized genetically modified grains were found on a U.S. farm, officials said Friday.

Genetic tests offer both opportunites and dilemmas

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:28:56 -0400

By RENEE ELDER - Marla Dansky is scheduled for two rounds of surgery this summer, shortly after she completes chemotherapy treatments for a tumor in her left breast.

Mom's obesity surgery may help break cycle in kids

Mon, 27 May 2013 16:31:59 -0400

WASHINGTON - Obese mothers tend to have kids who become obese. Now provocative research suggests weight-loss surgery may help break that unhealthy cycle in an unexpected way - by affecting how their children's genes behave.

Protesters rally against Monsanto in Nevada

Sun, 26 May 2013 19:40:04 -0400

LAS VEGAS - Protesters rallied in Nevada as part of a global protest against seed giant Monsanto and the genetically modified food it produces.

100s of protesters march vs. Monsanto in Utah

Sun, 26 May 2013 17:26:12 -0400

SALT LAKE CITY - Hundreds of protesters rallied in Salt Lake City as part of a global protest against seed giant Monsanto and the genetically modified food it produces.

Thousands walk to protest modified foods

Sun, 26 May 2013 15:02:05 -0400

PORTLAND, Oregon - A crowd in Portland estimated at 2,000 to 3,000 joined others around the world to protest genetically modified foods.

Study: Longhorn ancestry spans globe, centuries

Sun, 26 May 2013 11:47:39 -0400

PONTOTOC, Texas - A first-of-its-kind genetic analysis of Texas Longhorns shows the cattle breed - as much a state symbol as the Alamo and cowboys - shares a diverse ancestry that spans the globe and mirrors the spirit and self-sufficiency of the quintessential Texan.

Protesters across globe rally against Monsanto

Sat, 25 May 2013 23:47:22 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Protesters rallied in dozens of cities Saturday as part of a global protest against seed giant Monsanto and the genetically modified food it produces, organizers said.

Conn. residents to march against Monsanto

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:17:10 -0400

HARTFORD, Connecticut - More than 100 Connecticut residents expected to participate in a "March Against Monsanto" in downtown Hartford.