One-Fifth of Human Genes Have Been Patented

A new study shows that 20 percent of human genes have been patented in the United States, primarily by private firms and universities. […]

One-Fifth of Human Genes Have Been Patented

Item 1 http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/10/1013_051013_gene_patent.html One-Fifth of Human Genes Have Been Patented, Study Reveals Stefan Lovgren for National Geographic News October 13, 2005 A ne […]

Genetic Modification of Probiotic Bacteria Should be Stopped

Safety Considerations for Genetically Engineered Rice

There are many unanswered questions with regards to the safety of GE rice and its potentially serious negative environmental, health and socio-economic impacts. Given this situation, GE rice should not be commercialised. […]

Glyphosate-tolerant pigweed confirmed in West Tennessee

Item 1 Glyphosate-tolerant pigweed confirmed in West Tennessee Delta Farm Press, USA, by David Bennett http://deltafarmpress.com/news/050923-tolerant-pigweed/ 23 Sep 2005 Glyphosate-tolerant pigweed confirmed in West Tennessee […]

Bt 11 – C/F/96.05.10 notification for cultivation

Greepeace report on why Bt11 should not be approved for cultivation in Europe. […]

Insect resistance to Bt crops

Item 1 New Resistance Mechanism in Helicoverpa armigera Threatens Transgenic Crops Expressing Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ac Toxin APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY, May 2005, p. 2558–2563. Vol. 71, No.5 Robin V. G […]

IMPORTANT – views and text proposals to be submitted by Nov 1 for

r UNEP/CBD/BS/COP-MOP/2/11 Page 10-17 Annex This annex includes options, approaches, issues, as well as an appendix containing scenarios, for further consideration. It is not meant to be exhaustive nor does it […]

Contamination Incidences Spark Calls for Liability Laws

Item 1 GM crop contamination may spark review Sep 15 2005 http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=24961 The federal and state governments are being urged to consider national liability laws after canola crops in four states we […]

Close Scrutiny Needed for GM Microorganisms

Item 1 Field-testing Bacterial Pathogens with Antibiotic Resistance Genes Prof. Joe Cummins The University of Wisconsin is preparing to release genetically modified (GM) Erwinia carotovora bacteria containing a […]