University of Queensland researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening ...

Scientists used nanoparticles to introduce genetic material into plants, enabling faster and temporary crop modifications.

More than 70 percent of Americans say they don't want genetically modified organisms in their food, according to a recent Consumer Reports National Research Center survey of 1,000 adults.

Potential health risks to humans include the possibility of exposure to new allergens in genetically modified foods, as well as the transfer of antibiotic-resistant genes to gut flora. One example ...

But ethicists say consumers need even more information besides fat content and calories. They say people should also have information about the genetic origins of their foods. The issue rose to the ...

Learn more about the National Academies’ various programs designed to connect, engage, and inspire. An ad hoc committee will study the state of the science of the development of food animals with ...

You may have heard about the large underground seed vault in Svalbard, Norway, which opened in 2008. But you might be ...

The scientific breakthrough of genetically modified (GM) food has generated enormous political controversy while delivering few benefits to consumers to date. The next generation of GM foods could ...

Chemical-free food grown to meet consumer demands. More labour intensive – it takes the farmer more time and effort to grow crops. Decreased river pollution due to no chemical run-off.

University of Queensland researchers have for the first time introduced genetic material into plants via their roots, opening ...