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Strange spud: Genetically modified potato approved by USDA
2014-11-08 15:16:39| Biotech - Topix.net
A potato genetically engineered to reduce the amounts of a potentially harmful ingredient in french fries and potato chips has been approved for commercial planting, the Department of Agriculture announced Friday. The potato's DNA has been altered so that less of a chemical called acrylamide, which is suspected of causing cancer in people, is produced when the potato is fried.
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Brazil Fights Dengue With Modified Mosquitoes
2014-11-06 00:04:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World: With Jack o' Lanterns rotting on our doorsteps and a crisp chill in the air, the last thing you may be worried about is a mosquito bite. However, these pests are still a very real concern some parts of the world. Experts in Brazil have been releasing modified mosquitoes in the thousands for the last few months in a unique effort to fight the spread of a painful disease known as Dengue fever. The fever is rarely fatal, with only about one percent of all infections resulting in severe hemorrhagic...
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Eating GMO-Free? 6 Easy Ways To Avoid Genetically Modified Foods In Your Shopping Bag
2014-10-24 21:50:05| Grocery - Topix.net
Avoid adding GMO foods to your shopping cart by following these simple tips - from looking for a non-GMO seal of approval to considering the additives - for healthy eating. In a growing health-conscious society, more consumers are putting the pressure on food manufacturers to publicly disclose the ingredients used in their products.
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Genetically modified wheat creates stir
2014-10-12 06:29:18| Chemicals - Topix.net
ST. LOUIS _ It was revealed last month that regulators are trying to figure out why a rogue patch of genetically modified wheat popped up on a Montana farm. The news startled GMO critics and supporters _ although for different reasons.
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European Commission approves modified plans for UKs Hinkley Point nuclear power plant
2014-10-09 01:00:00| Power Technology
The 24.5bn nuclear power station at Hinkley Point in Somerset, UK, has received final approval from European Union regulators.
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