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 ...
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 ...
Humans have become very good at altering the basic building blocks of life to their advantage. Genetically modified foods are available at most grocery stores. Researchers use gene-editing tools every ...
USDA, EPA and FDA announced a joint plan Wednesday that lays out steps the agencies are taking to further streamline the regulation of genetically modified plants, animals and microorganisms. The ...
The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that it has approved the first genetically modified food animal -- the AquAdvantage salmon, a fast-growing variety that is as nutritious and safe to ...
NEW YORK -- President Trump wants to make it easier for genetically engineered plants and animals to enter the food supply, and he signed an executive order Tuesday directing federal agencies to ...
WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Genetically engineered animals moved closer to the dinner table on Thursday as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made the process it will use to review new ...