A secret application has been made to India’s GEAC (Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee) for a new variety of GMO mustard to be released for cultivation. … Rice, Wheat, Mustard… India Drives Forward First GMO Crops Under Veil Of SecrecyRead more
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Easy food swaps that help the environment
Ditch the resource-hogging foods for these delicious switches that leave a lighter footstep. Imagine how simple it must have been back in the days when … Easy food swaps that help the environmentRead more
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How arsenic builds up in plant seeds
The group of scientists discovered that Arabidopsis thaliana, which is used as a model for food plants such as rice, uses transport systems for inositol … How arsenic builds up in plant seedsRead more
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The One Thing No One Tells Women About Seafood
Pregnant? Time to ditch that tuna. According to a new report from the Environmental Working Group, pregnant women who eat the amount of fish suggested … The One Thing No One Tells Women About SeafoodRead more
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How hunter-gatherers preserved their food sources
A new study of humans on Sanak Island, Alaska and their historical relationships with local species suggests that despite being super-generalist predators, the food gathering … How hunter-gatherers preserved their food sourcesRead more
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Fatty diets lead to daytime sleepiness, poor sleep
University of Adelaide researchers have found that men who consume diets high in fat are more likely to feel sleepy during the day, to report … Fatty diets lead to daytime sleepiness, poor sleepRead more
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Hijacked By Food
When we think about taste, most of us think about the taste buds (sensors) on our tongues. But there are many chemical sensors or ‘taste’ … Hijacked By FoodRead more
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Spinning food
Our new report, “Spinning food,” investigates how Big Food and agrochemical corporations are deliberately misleading the public — and reporters — on facts about industrial … Spinning foodRead more
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Tyson Foods Dumps More Pollution Into US Waterways Each Year Than ExxonMobil
Tyson Foods, one of the largest producers of meat in the world, is responsible for dumping more toxic pollution by volume into U.S. waters than … Tyson Foods Dumps More Pollution Into US Waterways Each Year Than ExxonMobilRead more
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Sanders Places Hold on FDA Nominee
Sen. Bernie Sanders announced today that he has placed a hold on Food and Drug Administration Commissioner nominee Dr. Robert Califf because of his close … Sanders Places Hold on FDA NomineeRead more