Proceedings of the International Conference on Modern Biotechnologies: Sustainable Innovation and Regulatory Needs

Spain Poised to be First EU Country for Trial Release of GE Olive Flies

Spain may become the first country in the EU to introduce GE animals if it approves the application of British biotech company, Oxitec, to release GE olive flies in a field trial. […]

Scientific Conference 2012: Advancing the Understanding of Biosafety

 New Book Release

Scientific Conference 2012: Advancing the Understanding of Biosafety

This is the compilation of papers from the 2nd Scientific Conference organised by ENSSER, Tara Foundation and TWN, in conjunction with the 6th Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in 2012. […]

Fitter GM-Weedy Rice Hybrid Raises Concerns

A new study finds GM rice-weed hybrids fitter and possibly able to out-compete wild relatives. This demonstrates the risk of GM crops extending beyond the farm and harming genetic diversity in the environment. […]

Fitter GM-Weedy Rice Hybrid Raises Concerns

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Genetically modified crops pass benefits to weeds

Jane Qiu
Nature News, 16 August 2013
August 28th, 2013 | Category: Assessment & Impacts

New Evidence on the Health Impacts of Glyphosate

Glyphosate is the world’s most popular herbicide applied not only on farms but also in forests, parks, public spaces and gardens. For years, industry has claimed that glyphosate is minimally toxic to humans but new studies indicate otherwise. […]

New Evidence on the Health Impacts of Glyphosate

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August 22nd, 2013 | Category: Traits in Agriculture

The Critical Role of Civil Society in Biosafety

This TWN article for Biosafety Protocol News outlines the critical role that civil society has played and continues to play in global and national biosafety discussions, as well as the challenges that remain. […]

The Critical Role of Civil Society in Biosafety

Civil society helps promote safety in the use of biotechnology: Third World Network 

by Lim Li Ching