Category: Genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Pig Heart Xenografts for Infants
Organ transplant is a potentially lifesaving medical intervention, but there is a critical lack of donor organs. Even in a wealthy country like the US, there are about 100,000 people on the waiting list for an organ transplant, but only about 23 thousand organs become available each year. About 6 thousand people die each year while on the waiting list. For this...
Save the Whales, Blind the Children
The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead depicts a scene in which a bowl of golden rice is weighed against the feather of truth.
A good journal breaks bad: AAP spreads misinformation about glyphosate
The latest report from the American Academy of Pediatrics is filled with misinformation and missing key articles that support the well-researched conclusion that there is no legitimate evidence of negative health effects of glyphosate.
The Word “Organic” Has Been Hijacked
The word "organic" has a precise definition in chemistry. It has been hijacked to refer to organic farming. Good communication requires that both parties use the same definition.
Breakthrough Heart Xenotransplantion from Pig
In a first, a bioengineered pig heart is transplanted into a human donor, indicating we are on the threshold of a game-changing option for organ transplantation.
Detox: What “They” Don’t Want You To Know
Before you start your New Year’s detox, here's a tip that will save you time, money, and possibly your health.
Using Bacteria To Fight Bacteria
New research explores the possibility of using modified bacteria to fight the thorny problem of biofilms.
Gene Edited vs Genetically Modified
Why regulations should, and some are, distinguishing gene edited crops from GMOs.
Can GMOs cause gastrointestinal sensitivity and inflammation?
A closer look at the widespread claim that GMOs cause bowel irritation and inflammation.
Tightening Gene Editing Rules for Humans
Gene-editing regulations are again in the news. We need to take a thoughtful approach.