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Thursday, March 07, 2013
The Salt
In A Grain Of Golden Rice, A World Of Controversy Over GMO Foods
March 7, 2013 A rice enriched with beta-carotene promises to boost the health of poor children around the world. But critics say golden rice is also a clever PR move for a biotech industry driven by profits, not humanitarianism.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The Salt
If Genetically Modified Apples Don't Brown, Can You Tell If They're Rotten?
September 26, 2012 Genetically modified apples that don't go brown could become the first transgenic apple varieties approved for sale in the U.S. Scientists say they're safe to eat, but the real question is, will consumers buy them?
