| Biotech News in Review: 1.7.09 |
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| Written by Kiki Hubbard | |
| Wednesday, 07 January 2009 | |
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Irish scientists are gearing up for what could turn into another potato blight epidemic. New outbreaks of the fungal disease that wiped out the potato crop in the mid-19th century have scientists working fervently to tackle the threat, and some are turning to biotechnology. There's still much resistance to transgenic crops in Ireland, however. Have you heard? Tinkering with genes has become a hobby that some are taking up at home. Imagine what your neighbor could unleash... A top Vatican official denounced GMOs, calling their pursuit "a way to make more profits." He says people shouldn't abuse their power to manipulate nature, and that fixing distribution systems are the answer to food crises, not GMOs. A Nigerian environmental group agrees, saying GMOs aren't a solution to Africa's food crisis. And Kenya's president is the focus of a heated GMO debate, where a Biosafety Bill awaits his signature. The bill aims to allow the widespread introduction of transgenic crops into the country. Meanwhile, in Ethiopia, a biotech industry organization is pushing transgenic crop research and development as the government struggles to put safegaurds in place. And hot off the press, a book called Food Fray: Inside the Controversy over Genetically Modified Foods by molecular biologist Lisa Weasel aims to provide readers a variety of perspectives on the GMO debate. Next month look for Hope Not Hype, which makes the case for the "right biotechnology." The Indian Council of Agricultural Research says it will soon unveil its first "indigenously developed genetically modified cotton." Canola contaminated with transgenic genes were grown illegally (albeit unknowingly) in the UK county of Somerset. Area farmers worry the blunder will lead to further contamination of other crops and related-products, like honey. The Deccan Herald reports from New Delhi that the Central goverment has admitted before the Supreme Court to importing genetically engineered food without scientific testing for potential impacts to the environment and humans. A Consumers Union study found that 95% of consumers polled agree that food products made from genetically engineered animals should be labeled.
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