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Impacts on Hunger
International Food Policy Research Institute, International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-, Open Letter to Monsanto's Robert Shapiro: Wil
News
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AgBios
Regulatory and risk assessment information on agricultural biotechnology products, including genetically modified foods and crops.
AgBioWorld
Sponsored by scientists in favor of crop biotechnology. Members include Nobel Prize winners Norman Bourlaug and James Watson.
Agent Orange
Personal pages give an overview of the extent of genetic engineering in plants and animals as well what some of the hazards might be.
BBC Special report: Food under the microscope
Q&A, articles, and a debate between a biotech company and Greenpeace, plus more links to pro and con sites.
Cambridge Scientific Abstracts - Genetically Modif
Key citations, links, a glossary and other information concerning major topictures in the GM debate are available here.
Center for Food Safety
An environmental and public health organization which has initiated landmark legal actions against the FDA and EPA to preserve the integrity of the food supply.
Center for Food Safety: New FDA Proposal on Geneti
Analysis of proposed revised US guidelines that would exempt GM foods from pre-market safety testing, make safety consultations voluntary, and prohibit companies from labelling foods as being free from GM ingredients. These policies would be exempt from environmental review.
Debunking Myths of Genetic Engineering in Crops
Article attacking genetic engineering, with references, by E. Ann Clark.
Engineering Crops in a Needy World
Presentation of the genetically modified food debate in India.
GE Free Food Guide
A guide to buying genetically engineering free and organic food in New Zealand.
Genetic Engineering In Agriculture
A virtual book about applications of genetic engineering in agriculture,and about the movement trying to discredit it.
Genetically Engineered Foods - Safety Problems
Information on potential health and environmental problems with genetically engineered crops and food.
Genetically Engineered Foods - Safety Problems
Health and environmental problems with genetically engineered crops and foods explained in a way everybody can understand. Authored by a global scientist network for independent interdisciplinary evaluation of the safety and value of new technologies
Genetically Manipulated Food News
Information on the spread of genetic modification in the food supply as well as the politics and legal issues. Searchable index by subject and date.
Genetically Manipulated Plants Used for Food
Articles, commentary and links to other sources, with emphasis on the findings of Dr. A. Pusztai.
Genetically Modified Food - UK and World News
Archive of news articles about GM foods, from 1998 to the present. Also includes editorials about the risks, lack of safety testing, and proponents of the products.
Genetically Modified Foods and Organisms
Overview of genetically modified foods, crops, organisms. Pros and cons of genetic modification.
Global Issues: Genetically Engineered Food
Outlines scientific and consumer concerns about genetically engineered and modified foods. Safety, food patents, Monsanto's role and media coverage are addressed.
Greenpeace Report: Not Ready for Roundup
Critical examination of Monsanto's genetically engineered herbicide-ready soybeans, their safety, approval, marketing and consumer issues.
How to Avoid Genetically Modified Foods
Genetically engineered (GM/GE) foods can produce unexpected serious risks to human health and the environment. Includes GM insulin risks, GM and aspartame and consumer updates on food companies.
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Mission is to create environmentally and economically sustainable rural communities through sound agriculture and trade policy. Includes ongoing campaigns to fight genetically engineered foods.
Monsanto
Corporate information about Monsanto, a major producer of GM seeds, as well as educational material, news and a long list of links.
Myths About GMO
VegSource.com paper argues that biotech has no benefits for starving people in the developing world.
Norfolk Genetic Information Network (NGIN)
UK and international news; articles; quotations by scientists.
Ohioline - Information on Genetically Modified Org
Sponsored by Ohio State University. Frequently asked questions are answered and useful links are provided.
OneWorld Guide to Biotechnology and Genetic Engine
Site dedicated to sustainable development and human rights issues presents in-depth articles and discussions on GE technology and its possible ramifications. Links to relevant off-site content.
Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology
Headlines on genetically modified food, agricultural biotechnology and transgenic animals, intended for the public, media, and policymakers.
Quotations by scientists on the safety of GM foods
"There is an awful lot unknown about hazards of new [GM food] crops and until it is fully tested we should not be subjecting people to risks, least of all young children."
Safety of Genetically Modified Food
Provides a huge list of articles and other resources concerning GM food safety.
Save Jerry's Corn
Grassroots campaign to buy Iowa farmer's Jerry Rosman's genetically-engineered corn for scientific testing.
Shuji Hisano's Office
Some articles, information and links related to "Biotechnology, Agriculture, Food, and Society".
SIRC
A page on GM food at the website of the Social Issues Research Centre.
Socio-Political Impact of Biotechnology in Develop
Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD): "food security in the developing countries must not come to depend on surpluses from the industrialised countries or, worse, food aid..." [Novartis is a biotechnology company]
Synthetic Genetically-Engineered Bio-Tech Foods
Health and environmental risks with scientific findings. News and info about regulation, campaigns, biotech companies, US and WTO demands, diary, books, and links. "The biggest experiment in human history has begun, with us as the guinea pigs and the planets ecological system as the test site. The genetech industry wants it all kept quiet..."
Terminator technology threatening African farmers&
Article in Afrol News on the possible effects of the terminator gene on southern African agriculture.
The Non-GMO Source
Monthly newsletter (with paid subscription) on possible market opportunities for non-genetically engineered agricultural and food products.
The ProBiotech Web Site
An analysis of the development and benefits of biotechnology in agriculture.
Why the USDA's Technology Protection System B
The USDA responds to frequently asked questions about the Technology Protection System, which blocks germination of seeds in a crop and requires the purchase of new seeds.