UNINTENDED MUTATIONS

UNINTENDED MUTATIONS

by | Jun 4, 2022 | Scientific References

Mutations can affect the functioning of many genes, with unknown consequences for biochemical composition and function. In the case of plants, this can result in altered levels of allergens and toxins. Most of the DNA damage described below is outside the control of...
Russia Rejects GMOs, Will Grow Organic Food Instead

Russia Rejects GMOs, Will Grow Organic Food Instead

by | May 24, 2022 | News

Russia will not import GMO products, the country’s Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said, adding that the nation has enough space and resources to produce organic food. Moscow has no reason to encourage the production of genetically modified products or import them into...
Need for Regulations

Need for Regulations

by | May 20, 2022 | Scientific References 2

New GM plants do not have a history of safe use and should not be exempted from biosafety assessments. Eckerstorfer MF et al (2021). Biosafety of genome editing applications in plant breeding: Considerations for a focused case-specific risk assessment in the EU....
Sweet corn is non-GMO, right? Read on!

Sweet corn is non-GMO, right? Read on!

by | May 20, 2022 | News

New data from a simple survey of 55 vendors in 14 states indicates farmers are planting more GMO sweet corn for the fresh market (corn on the cob) than previously thought.  IRT volunteers visited both farmer’s markets and grocery stores.  31 vendors confirmed the...