Maternal and Fetal Exposure to Pesticides Associated with GM Foods

doi:10.1016/j.reprotox.2011.02.004

 
Maternal and fetal exposure to pesticides associated to genetically modified foods in Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada
 

Study Reviews Research Findings on GM Food Safety

 

A literature review on the safety assessment of genetically modified plants
Jose L. Domingo, Jordi Gine Bordonaba
Environment International 37 (2011) 734–742

Study Reviews Research Findings on GM Food Safety

A study published in the journal Environment International reviews the recent research findings regarding GM food safety. […]

Studies Show Animals Fed on GM Diet Face Organ Problems

A review of 19 studies finds that mammals fed on commercialized GM soybean and maize show signs of liver and kidney problems. […]

Studies Show Animals Fed on GM Diet Face Organ Problems

 

Genetically modified crops safety assessments: present limits and possible improvements Gilles-Eric Séralini1*, Robin Mesnage(1), Emilie Clair(1), Steeve Gress(1), Joël Spiroux de Vend& […]

Fundamental Transformation Towards Sustainable Agriculture Urgently Needed

A new discussion paper from UNCTAD calls for a rapid and significant shift from conventional, industrial, monoculture-based and high-external-input dependent agriculture towards mosaics of sustainable production systems. […]

No Compelling Public Health Reason to Retain Smallpox Virus Stocks

Smallpox: Implementing the Conclusions of the Major Review

This TWN paper analyzes the outcomes of the major review of smallpox virus research. The review found no compelling public health reason to continue to retain the virus, providing clear justification for prompt destruction of remaining virus stocks. […]

UN: Agroecology can Double Food Output in 10 years

This report by the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food demonstrates that agroecology, if sufficiently supported, can double food production within 10 years while mitigating climate change and alleviating rural poverty. […]

Overview of GMO Regulatory Regime in South Africa

This paper provides an overview of the GMO regulatory regime in South Africa, highlighting in particular the difficulties in access to information. […]