genetically modified food

Learn about genetically modified food and other agricultural products. Provides access to debate about it being a boon or a bane!

Learning about genetically modified food

Biotechnology is a safe way to produce healthier crops in greater quantities ensuring a cleaner environment and aid in the fight against world hunger. Contains links, news and resources on genetically modified food.
Up-to-date information from Greenpeace USA on genetically modified food stuffs and actions you can take to make their safety a reality.
Promoting a deeper understanding of biotechnology by providing access to the full range of thought, opinion and background info. Regarding the potential for genetically modified food to positively contribute to our world - from Monsanto UK.

From the CNN website. 37 messages as at 15 Dec 1998. Gives public discussion over genetically modified food.
Provides prefaces and speeches by professors on genetically modified food production in India. Includes implications for the environment.
This report, published Sept 1998, is from the group of experts appointed by the Royal Society(UK) to examine various aspects of the controversy including the scientific evidence concerning the risk of transfer of genes from genetically modified food and crop plants to wild species and non-GM crops, the uptake of genes from such foodstuff by the digestive system and the current state of the regulatory system.

From new scientist: News and information about genetically modified food and crops. Opponents debate over safety and allergic responses to modified crops, dangers of such foods etc.
Provides a huge list of articles and other resources concerning genetically modified food safety.

Key citations with links and a glossary and other info concerning major topics in the genetically modified food debate are available here.
Provides information about the benefits of biotechnology and genetically modified food and other agricultural products, and presents biotechnology as a possible solution to reducing famine.