9/23/13 Modifying Rice Crops to Resist Herbicide Prompts Weedy Neighbors’ Growth Spurt Study Shows One Method Gives Weeds Fitness Benefits Even Without Herbicide Trigger COLUMBUS, Ohio – Rice containing an overactive gene that makes it resistant to a common herbicide… Read More ›
Genetic engineering
Revealed: Ordinary laboratory animals are outnumbered by GM counterparts for first time
‘These represent the next generation of tools to understand complex conditions’ says one researcher Steve Connor Tuesday, 16 July 2013 The number of genetically modified (GM) animals used in scientific research in Britain has exceeded the number of ordinary laboratory… Read More ›
Scientists genetically modify cows to remove their horns in health and safety bid to cut the risk of injury to farmers and other animals: Program starts in the Midwest of America, within weeks.
Genetically modified cow will be same as other livestock minus the horns Scientists to use sophisticated gene-editing technique to add extra DNA Will mean farmers no longer have to burn off horn buds in young animals By James Rush PUBLISHED:… Read More ›
Cows genetically modified to improve flavour
Scientists in China have created genetically modified cattle designed to produce tastier beef. For chefs and food-lovers, the perfect steak has long been the holy grail. Now scientists in China have joined the search, by creating genetically modified cattle which… Read More ›