genetically modified food
Here’s More Evidence Americans Don’t Know What They Should Be Eating
From organic food to GM crops, we're pretty split...but when you consult the science, it's no wonder we're so confused.
Mandatory Federal GMO Labeling Is On Its Way
It’s clear that a federal decision is in the works, even if a current Senate bill doesn't pass.
Genetically Modified Crops Are on the Decline for the First Time
The decline in GM crops wasn’t large—just 1 percent—but it breaks a growth trend that’s lasted for 20 years. Here's why things have changed.
Glow-in-the-Dark Chickens May End Avian Flu Outbreaks Around the World
Researchers have injected fertile chicken eggs with a protein—that makes the resulting baby chicks glow bright green—in hopes of making them less susceptible to avian flu.
Are GMOs Safe? - The People Speak
In this episode of 'The People Speak,' VICE News traveled around the world to ask people about GMOs.
'VICE' Takes on GMOs, Pesticides, and the Megacorporations Behind Your Food
Whatever side of the GMO debate you’re on, tonight’s episode of VICE on HBO should be an eye-opener. On the eve of its debut, we sat down with VICE editor Joe Langford to learn more about how it all came together.
The US Is the World's Largest Producer of Corn, So Why Are We Importing More?
Because of its reliance on genetically modified crops, the world's largest producer of corn has been forced to import organic, non-GMO corn from other countries.
Northern Territory Scientists Are Making the Banana Australians Deserve
Like all good things it's going to take cloning, mutation, and a bit of random luck.
Turn Brown for What? The USDA Has Approved Genetically-Modified Evergreen Apples
And why it's not a totally trivial invention.
This GMO Scientist Plays God with Your Corn
No matter what side of the line you stand on, GMOs are deeply rooted in the average American diet. To put a human face on genetic modification, we tracked down a biotechnologist who is currently working for an undisclosed biotech firm and spoke to him...
Environment Canada Thinks Genetically Modified Salmon Eggs Are A-OK
Last November, Environment Canada put their mutant foot forward and approved genetically modified, all-female salmon eggs to be harvested in Canada. As you might imagine, this is not going over well.
Canada Wants the World to Relax its GMO Standards
A lot of people are worried about eating GMOs, and the scientific community remains somewhat divided as to whether or not they're safe to ingest. Nevertheless, the Canadian Governemnt wants to roll back its regulations and create a global trade...