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Poll: An appetite for labeling genetically modified foods
A large majority of Americans support labeling of genetically modified foods, whether they care about eating them or not.
Jan 13, 2015
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Lawmakers wary of genetically modified food labels
The food industry is likely to find a receptive Congress come January in its fight against mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods.
Dec 10, 2014
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Chipotle backs Colorado's GMO food labeling effort
(AP)—Burrito giant Chipotle is backing a Colorado ballot measure that would require labeling of genetically modified foods.
Oct 14, 2014
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Neuroscience
Spatial distribution of genetic material affects neuropsychiatric health
Changes in spatial distribution of genetic material can lead to neuropsychiatric disorders, as discovered by Spanish-Polish team of researchers. The investigationof the genetically modified laboratory mice define new directions ...
Oct 2, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Genetic modifier affects colon tumor formation
(Medical Xpress)—Unexpected results from an ongoing experiment in the lab of Kristi Neufeld, co-leader of the Cancer Biology Program at the University of Kansas Cancer Center, led to a potentially important discovery that ...
Sep 29, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
First domestic case of chikungunya in Brazil
Brazil's authorities on Tuesday reported the first domestically contracted cases of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, prompting the government to announce it was stepping up attempts to control the disease.
Sep 17, 2014
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New York is central in modified-food label debate
Agricultural, food and beverage companies have spent millions of dollars to defeat legislation in New York state that would require labels on food containing ingredients from genetically modified crops, highlighting the state's ...
Jun 12, 2014
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Genetically modified foods confuse US consumers
Genetically modified foods have been around for years, but most Americans have no idea if they are eating them. The Food and Drug Administration says they don't need to be labeled. But in the first major victory for consumers ...
May 9, 2014
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Fuzzy rules govern "natural" claim on food labels
Most people would agree that nutritious kale in its most pristine and unprocessed form is the epitome of a natural food. Grown in the earth and shipped to the market with little to no packaging or labels needed, fresh, green, ...
Apr 3, 2014
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Battle over GMO labeling rumbling in US
A GMO labeling battle is rumbling in the United States, with those demanding full disclosure of genetically modified organisms in food products pitted against big companies.
Jan 5, 2014
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