by Michelle Perro, MD, MPH | Dec 8, 2022 | Article, Regulations
There has never been a more important time than the present to understand not only genetically engineered organisms, but the research behind their propagation and promotion. The science of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or genetic engineering (GE) is rapidly...
by Dr. Andre Leu | Sep 26, 2022 | Article, GMO
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) puts out toxic compounds that cause inflammation and tissue damage in the organs of specific insect pests such as caterpillars. The genes from Bt have been inserted into several genetically modified crops so that the plants produce...
by Michelle Perro, MD, MPH | Sep 21, 2015 | Article, Regulations
The science of genetic engineering is rapidly evolving, and it is changing the environment, agriculture and food manufacturing and consumption in profound ways. New applications of existing tools to genetically modify plants and animals are under development around...
