The question is, are genetically modified organisms good or bad? Even the discovery of nuclear power and its use or misuse can be argued. Probably the first human to create a fire was considered a ...

Activists have convinced Americans that "organic" food is better—healthier, better-tasting, life-extending. As a result, poor parents feel guilty if they can't afford to pay $7 for organic eggs. This ...

Advances in genetic engineering have given rise to an era of foods—including genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and gene-edited foods—that promise to revolutionize the way we eat. Critics argue ...

Now that many environmentalists are coming around to the idea that GMOs don’t have to be evil, we need a more nuanced view of how we want to use GMOs in agriculture. When is it a good idea to use GMOs ...

Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, have been a buzzword since the “going green” trend swept the country. Organic choices at grocery stores and in restaurants boast being GMO free, but what does ...

If there’s one reason to be worried about genetic engineering, it’s that life doesn’t operate in a vacuum. Just as a substitute beekeeper released what would turn out to be a continent’s worth of ...

The conversation around genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is becoming more positive, according to new Alliance for Science research analyzing traditional and social media trends on biotechnology.

GMO foods are considered unhealthy. And read further to know more. As to why such products should be avoided. Food is the most basic necessity of any human being and even forms a part of culture. Food ...

The final column in a series on developing world agriculture and its impact on U.S. farmers. Even in late March the mid-day heat in subtropical Chennai, formerly called Madras, hovers near a Las Vegas ...

Ice cream is one of life’s sweetest indulgences, but not all scoops are created equal. Many store-bought ice creams contain artificial flavors, preservatives, and genetically modified ingredients.