Learn what organic really means — and whether eating organic is worth the extra cost and effort when you're pregnant.

To that end, Professor Peter Dearden is leading a research project at the university of Otago to create genetically modified ...

This week, members of the International Union of Conservation of Nature, one of the world’s largest conservation groups, voted against a moratorium on the release of genetically engineered species ...

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 ...

The global conservation community is debating whether to ban the release of genetically modified organisms into the wild. Dozens of non-governmental organizations have called for a moratorium on field ...

Black tomatoes are varieties of tomatoes that range in color from deep purple to almost black. They generally have a rich, complex flavor that’s slightly sweeter than red tomatoes. But are these ...

Genetically modified crops, or genetically engineered crops, are essentially plants that have had their DNA altered through the process of genetic engineering. By editing, removing, or inserting ...

In this Our Changing Climate environmental video essay, I look at the real problem with GMO food, also known as Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Specifically, we look at whether GMOs and GMO ...

With over 30 years’ experience conducting risk assessments for genetically modified (GM) plants, regulatory agencies that review the safety of GM plants understand the potential food, feed, and ...

Genetically engineered gut bacteria can break down the compounds that contribute to kidney stones. Tailoring bacteria to tweak the gut microbiome in this way could go beyond treating kidney stones and ...

Non-GMO Project labeled foods, however, may be grown conventionally as long as they contain no genetically modified organisms. That means that conventional pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and ...