The Food Standards Agency wants to usher in a new regulatory regime for ‘genetically modified precision-bred organisms’ (PBOs). That’s PR spin for ‘synthetic biology’ (synbio), itself a marketing term ...

Brussels is ready to offer to speed up the approval process for genetically modified organisms imported into the EU, as part of a mini trade agreement with Washington. European Commission President ...

The national food regulator has proposed updating the definition for genetically modified food in the Food Standards Code. The idea is being welcomed by food companies but sparking concern among ...

Last month activists took part in co-ordinated protests against GM across the globe On Saturday 23 May 2015, thousands of activists gathered across the world to demonstrate against ...

Animals that have had genes artificially added or removed from their DNA are described as genetically modified. How were the genes inserted into the cow genome? Artificial DNA, also known as ...

US regulators have given the go-ahead to genetically modified salmon, making it the first GM animal destined for human consumption. The Food and Drug Administration said it had given approval on the ...

Arctic apple slices (bottom) compared to traditional apple slices. (Credit: Okanagan Specialty Fruits) It's a small victory for fruit-salad enthusiasts: The U.S. Department of Agriculture last week ...

Chemical-free food grown to meet consumer demands. More labour intensive – it takes the farmer more time and effort to grow crops. Decreased river pollution due to no chemical run-off. Farmer needs to ...

In a small plot in the Northern Territory, banana plants have thrived for almost a decade in soil that should kill them. According to those who have tried the fruit, they taste exactly like a banana ...