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Biotech startup StrainX Bioworks raises $13 million from Prime Venture, Leo Capital, othersStrainX Bioworks, a synthetic biology and precision fermentation startup, has raised $13 million to advance its biotechnology platform. The...- What Helps Animals Survive Sudden ChangeAnimals are adapting to rapid environmental changes through behavioral flexibility, allowing immediate adjustments in feeding and movement ...
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- Health Canada faces pressure to mandate labels on gene-edited pork as transparency debate intensifiesAn alliance of farmers and environmental groups is urging Health Canada to mandate labeling for pork from gene-edited pigs. These PRRSV-res...
- India, US working on new customs audit process to cut trade frictionIndia and the US are collaborating on a revised customs audit process to reduce consignment rejections and expedite goods movement amidst o...
- The next ESG frontier is genetically modified foodThe need to feed an expanding population while cutting agriculture’s high greenhouse gas emissions means farming must become more efficient.
- The story of the purple tomato - and why its success is a win for GM foodsAlthough genetically modified foods still get a bit of a bad rap, there are actually many good reasons why modifying an organism's genetics...
- FSSAI seeks public comments on regulation of GM foodFood safety regulator FSSAI has sought public comments on draft regulation on manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of any fo...
- India should embrace GM foods, says American scientistInder Verma talks about India's capabilities as an emerging biotech giant and the importance of genetically modified mustard in Indian and ...
- Stopping field trials of GM crops is a pseudo-scientific form of religious frenzyEnvironmental activists have long gained fame and fortune by campaigning against genetically modified foods, which they denounce as “monste...
- GEAC clears way for wider genetically modified crop trialsThese proposals had been cleared for limited field trials in 2011-12, but clearance for larger trials were pending as the committee had not...
- Jairam Ramesh warns against use of genetically modified food cropsThe food revolution on Monday is being driven by Monsanto and Syngenta and Ramesh said that presents a need for caution.
- India needs GM crops; Capacity for independent testing & regulation must be developedThe point is not to run scared of possible harm from new technology but to create the institutional capacity to produce safe technology,
- Proper tests not done before giving nod to Bt Brinjal: Parliamentary PanelRecommending a probe into the matter, the panel hinted the approval committee was under pressure from the 'industry & a minister'.
- Pawar seeks Nitish support in war with Ramesh on Bt cropsPawar pitches for field trials of Bt food crops in Bihar; GEAC had earlier withdrawn permission on Bihar CM complaint.
- Parliamentary panel studies pros and cons of GM foodWhile stressing on the need to have a regulatory mechanism, the experts welcomed the new law seeking the setting up of the National Biotech...
- Worry about human ethicsThe problem is lack of faith in the integrity of testing & approval process.
- Future of genetically modified foods bleak in countryWith the new environment minister Jairam Ramesh disfavouring genetically modified (GM) foods such as a variety of brinjal and tomato, the f...
- Genetically modified crops get mixed response in AsiaWith food prices hitting record highs the jury is still out in Asia as to whether genetically modified crops hold the key to future food se...
- Greenpeace alert on genetically modified corn in Indian food productsGreenpeace, an environmental activist group sounded an alert in New Delhi on Friday on the presence of Genetically Modified (GM) corn in In...
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