A special committee of the US National Academy of Sciences agrees with long-time critics of biotechnology that transgenic animals could threaten the environment. Genetic manipulation of the food ...

Since its inception over ten years ago, CounterPunch covered the attempt to sell and market the genetic modified (GM) AquAdvantage salmon. Most CounterPunch readers will be happy to know that ...

Scientists from Australia have successfully bioengineered genetically modified fruit flies and zebrafish capable of absorbing toxic mercury and releasing it back into the environment in a less harmful ...

A lot of people get squeamish at the thought of eating what some call “frankenfish,” or other genetically-modified animals, but writer Emily Anthes tells KIRO Radio’s Ross and Burbank Show that we ...

London 5 September - Regulatory structures for GM and cloned animals are needed urgently if the hullabaloo that surrounded the introduction of GM crops in the UK is to be avoided. In a report ...

Sometimes referred to as “the next big thing in agriculture,” the gene editing of meat animals extends from research labs, livestock farms, and even the federal government’s right to our dinner plates ...

Humans have been genetically modifying their food ever since the first proto-farmer realized he could mate his fattest hen with his slowest cock to produce extra toothsome and sluggish chickens. The ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC/CNN Newsource) - Scientists said they are one step closer to bringing back the woolly mammoth with the creation of the "woolly mouse," a genetically-modified rodent with traits ...

The conversation on GMOs has recently gained widespread attention. It refers to an organism whose genetic material has been altered in the laboratory using genetic engineering techniques such as ...

The show opened with host Jennifer Lopez dancing to a six-minute medley of 23 hits by the nominees. Janet Jackson was honored with an Icon award and Rod Stewart won a lifetime achievement award.