Health
Americans skeptical of corporate-backed health research
(HealthDay)—Most people don't trust health research when industry is involved, a new study finds.
May 22, 2017
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News tagged with genetically modified
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers create mosquito resistant to dengue virus
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have genetically modified mosquitoes to resist infection from dengue virus, a virus that sickens an estimated 96 million people globally each year and kills ...
Jan 12, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Florida Keys split on using genetically engineered mosquitoes to fight Zika
Voters in a Florida county were at odds on a ballot referendum this past Tuesday about whether to allow the first trial of mosquitoes genetically engineered to reduce populations of the species that spreads Zika.
Nov 15, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The time for spraying is over in fight against Zika, professor says
Biologist Matthew DeGennaro conducts research on mosquito behavior with FIU's Biomolecular Sciences Institute. He hopes to uncover information that will someday lead to better repellants. He holds the distinction of being ...
Sep 20, 2016
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Immunology
Key substance for treatment of visceral leishmaniasis identified
A study shows that stimulating the production of interleukin-17A (IL-17A), one of the cytokines released by cells of the immune system, can be an effective strategy for the treatment of visceral leishmaniasis, considered ...
Aug 25, 2016
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Health
Small food companies ponder response to new GMO labeling law
A new law that requires food makers to label the packaging of any products that contain genetically modified ingredients has small and medium-sized manufacturers facing some big decisions.
Aug 4, 2016
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Obama signs bill requiring labeling of GMO foods
President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill that will require labeling of genetically modified ingredients for the first time.
Jul 30, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Genetically modified mosquitoes released in Cayman Islands
The first wave of genetically modified mosquitoes were released Wednesday in the Cayman Islands as part of a new effort to control the insect that spreads Zika and other viruses, officials in the British Island territory ...
Jul 28, 2016
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Congress OKs bill requiring first GMO food labels (Update)
Consumers wanting to know if their foods contain genetically modified ingredients will be able to find out for the first time.
Jul 14, 2016
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Senate backs bill to label genetically modified food
Food packages nationwide would for the first time be required to carry labels listing genetically modified ingredients under legislation the Senate backed Thursday.
Jul 8, 2016
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