The Science Of Biotechnology
Advances in scientific discovery and laboratory techniques during the last half of the twentieth century were significant. They resulted in an updated definition of biotechnology that reflects the ability to modify ... [... more]
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Frequently Asked Questions About Biotechnology
The most recent figures show the world population to be 6.1 billion; twice what it was in 1960. It is estimated that the world population will be 9.3 billion by 2050, with the 49 least-developed countries nearly ... [... more]
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Plant Biotechnology
When using these methods, new genes are successfully introduced into only a small percentage of the cells, so scientists must be able to "pick out" or "select" the transformed cells before proceeding. This is often ... [... more]
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Biotechnology And The Environment
In conventional farming, weed growth is controlled through a combination of plowing and chemical herbicide application. Plowing leaves the soil exposed to wind and rain, which results in significant erosion of the ... [... more]
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The Regulation Of Biotechnology
A prerequisite to mandatory labeling of GM foods is the system for "identity preservation" that would be needed to ensure that GM products are kept separate from non-GM products. Segregating crops at every step ... [... more]
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Update On Biotechnology Products And Appplications
A diverse group of stakeholders recently attended a rare joint meeting called by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to try to forestall the loss of the nation's most valuable biological insecticide. In April, ... [... more]
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